Opinion ID: 2633144
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Payment of costs and past bar dues.

Text: ¶ 27 Pursuant to Rule 11, Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings, 5 O.S. Supp.2002, Ch. 1, App. 1-A, [38] we assess $1,553.49, the costs of this proceeding, against the petitioner. In order to comply with the Oklahoma Bar Association dues requirements, the Bar Association has already assessed dues and late fees of $150.00 for each of the calendar years 1980 and 1981 against the petitioner and that amount has been paid. Neither the 2007 nor the 2008 dues has been paid by DeBacker. ¶ 28 DeBacker has been relying on his Oklahoma Bar license, even though he was suspended, since 1980 to maintain his Ohio registration and legal employment in Ohio. In equity and fairness to other attorneys who have paid and continue to pay dues to maintain their license, we condition the petitioner's reinstatement on the payment of dues from 1982 to 2008, which total $4,425.00, coupled with the costs of this proceeding for a total amount of $5,978.49. [39] Payment is due before April 10, 2008.