IN THE MATTER OF THE REINSTATEMENT OF SIEGEL

IN THE MATTER OF THE REINSTATEMENT OF SIEGEL
2020 OK 77
Case Number: SCBD-6908
Decided: 09/28/2020

THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA

NOTICE: THIS OPINION HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED FOR PUBLICATION. UNTIL RELEASED, IT IS SUBJECT TO REVISION OR WITHDRAWAL.

In the Matter of the Reinstatement of Travis Kendall Siegel to Membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association and to the Roll of Attorneys.

ORDER

¶1 The petitioner, Travis Kendall Siegel (Siuegel/attorney) was stricken from the roll of attorneys from the Oklahoma Bar Association on January of, 2018, after he voluntarily resigned because he lived in California. Petitioner is currently licensed to practice law in California. On March 20, 2020 he petitioned this Court for reinstatement as a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association.

¶2 On July 23,2020, a hearing was held before the Trial Panel of the Professional Responsibility Tribunal and the tribunal 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 Rule 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 he 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 he possesses the competency and learning in the law required for reinstatement to the Oklahoma Bar Association.

4) The attorney has established by clear and convincing evidence that he possesses the good moral character which would entitle him to be reinstated to the Oklahoma Bar Association.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the petition of Travis Kendall Siegel for reinstatement be granted effective immediately. The costs associated with these proceedings, in the amount of $37.95 and his 2020 bar dues shall be paid prior to reinstatement.

DONE BY ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT THE 28th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2020.

/S/CHIEF JUSTICE

ALL JUSTICES CONCUR