No. 03-15-00007-CV 

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In the Court of Appeals

Third District of Texas

Austin, Texas _______________

JOHN DOE, 

 APPELLANT

V.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS,

COMMISSION FOR LAWYER DISCIPLINE, AND 

LINDA ACEVEDO IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY 

AS THE CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS, 

 APPELLEES

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Appealed from the 126th District Court

Of Travis County, Texas 

Honorable Scott Jenkins, Judge Presiding 

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APPELLEES’ UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR 

LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED BRIEF

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LINDA A. ACEVEDO

CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL

LAURA BAYOUTH POPPS

DEPUTY COUNSEL FOR ADMINISTRATION

CYNTHIA CANFIELD HAMILTON

SENIOR APPELLATE COUNSEL

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DISCIPLINARY 

COUNSEL

STATE BAR OF TEXAS 

P.O. BOX 12487 

AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711-2487 

512.427.1350; 1.877.953.5535 

FAX: 512.427.4167 

ACCEPTED

03-15-00007-CV

5271285

THIRD COURT OF APPEALS

AUSTIN, TEXAS

5/13/2015 3:17:59 PM

JEFFREY D. KYLE

CLERK

 FILED IN 3rd COURT OF APPEALS AUSTIN, TEXAS 5/13/2015 3:17:59 PM JEFFREY D. KYLE Clerk
No. 03-15-00007-CV

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In the Court of Appeals

Third District of Texas

Austin, Texas

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JOHN DOE,

APPELLANT

V.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS,

COMMISSION FOR LAWYER DISCIPLINE, AND 

LINDA ACEVEDO IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY 

AS THE CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS,

APPELLEES

_______________

Appealed from the 126th District Court

Of Travis County, Texas

Honorable Scott Jenkins, Judge Presiding

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APPELLEES’ UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR 

LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED BRIEF

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TO THE HONORABLE COURT OF APPEALS:

Appellees, the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas, the Commission 

for Lawyer Discipline, and Linda Acevedo in her official capacity as the Chief 

Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas, asks the Court, under the authority 
of Rule 38.7 of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, for leave to file an 

amended brief in this matter. 

I.

The Commission filed its brief on May 11, 2015. An amended brief is being 

filed at the same time as the instant motion. 

The Commission seeks to file an amended brief because the amended version 

has been edited for clarity and readability. No new cases or authorities have been 

added. The amending of Appellees’ brief will prevent confusion and thereby aid 

the Court in resolving this matter appropriately. 

Appellant does not oppose this motion. 

III.

For these reasons, Appellees asks the Court to grant permission for leave to 

file an amended brief.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

LINDA A. ACEVEDO

CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL

LAURA BAYOUTH POPPS

DEPUTY COUNSEL FOR ADMINISTRATION

CYNTHIA CANFIELD HAMILTON

SENIOR APPELLATE COUNSEL

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DISCIPLINARY 

COUNSEL

P.O. BOX 12487
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711-2487

512.427.1350; 1.877.953.5535

FAX: 512.427.4167

/s/ Cynthia Canfield Hamilton

CYNTHIA CANFIELD HAMILTON

SENIOR APPELLATE COUNSEL

STATE BAR OF TEXAS

STATE BAR CARD NO. 00790419

ATTORNEYS FOR APPELLEES

CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE

This is to certify that the undersigned attorney spoke with one of Appellant’s 

attorneys of record, Jennifer Jasper, by phone on May 13, 2015, regarding this 

motion. Ms. Jasper indicated that Appellant does not oppose the motion.

/s/ Cynthia Canfield Hamilton

CYNTHIA CANFIELD HAMILTON

SENIOR APPELLATE COUNSEL

STATE BAR OF TEXAS

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

This is to certify that the above and foregoing Unopposed Motion for Leave to File 

Amended Brief of the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas, Commission 

for Lawyer Discipline, and Linda Acevedo, in her capacity as the Chief 

Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas, has been served on Appellant, John 

Doe, by and through his attorneys of record, Mr. Gaines West, Ms. Jennifer Jasper, 

and Mr. Rob George, West Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, by electronic service 

through this Court’s electronic filing service provider on the 13th day of May 2015.

/s/ Cynthia Canfield Hamilton

CYNTHIA CANFIELD HAMILTON

SENIOR APPELLATE COUNSEL

STATE BAR OF TEXAS