Title: IN THE MATTER OF THE REINSTATEMENT OF DO
Citation: 2012 OK 85
Docket Number: 
State: Oklahoma
Issuer: Oklahoma Supreme Court
Date: October 15, 2012

IN THE MATTER OF THE REINSTATEMENT OF DO Annotate this Case IN THE MATTER OF THE REINSTATEMENT OF DO 2012 OK 85 Case Number: SCBD-5846 Decided: 10/15/2012 THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA FOR PUBLICATION IN OBJ ONLY. NOT RELEASED FOR OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. IN THE MATTER OF THE REINSTATEMENT OF HA THI THU DO ORDER ¶1 The petitioner, Ha Thi thu Do, was stricken from the roll of attorneys on or about September 13, 2001, following her suspension for non-payment of dues. On March 15, 2012, Do petitioned this Court for reinstatement as a member of the OBA. A hearing was held before the Professional Responsibility Tribunal, and the panel recommended that the attorney be reinstated. Upon consideration of the matter, we find: 1) The attorney has met all the procedural requirements necessary for reinstatement in the Oklahoma Bar Association as set out in Rules 11, Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings, 5 O.S. 2011, ch.1, app. 1-A. 2) The attorney has established by clear and convincing evidence that she has not engaged in the unauthorized practice of law in the State of Oklahoma. 3) )The attorney has established by clear and convincing evidence that she possesses the competency and learning in the law required for reinstatement to the Oklahoma Bar Association. Attorney has further demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that despite her lengthy absence from the OBA, she has maintained sufficient competency to exempt her from retaking the bar examination.1 4) The attorney has established by clear and convincing evidence that she possesses the good moral character which would entitle her to be reinstated to the Oklahoma Bar Association. ¶2 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the petition of Ha Thi Thu Do for reinstatement to the Oklahoma Bar Association should be granted. Do shall pay costs associated with these proceedings in the amount of $846.11 within ninety (90) days of this order. ¶3 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Do shall pay her 2012 Bar Association dues within sixty (60) days from the date of this order. Reinstatement is conditioned upon the attorney's payment of these dues. ¶4 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Do shall complete an additional six (6) hours of approved Oklahoma MCLE for the year 2012, and timely submit the annual report required by Rule 5, Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education, 5 O.S. 2011, ch.1, app. 1-B. Upon reinstatement, Do shall comply each year with all Oklahoma MCLE requirements, including attendance of the requisite hours (unless exempt) and submitting the required annual report. ¶5 DONE BY ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT THE 15th DAY OF October, 2012. /S/CHIEF JUSTICE ¶6 ALL JUSTICES CONCUR FOOT