Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings

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In re Benford, Clare E., 91CH0044

Disposition	Suspension for a specified period of time and until further order of the Court
Effective Date of Disposition	03/19/1993
End Date of Disposition
Definition of Disposition	A suspension until further order of the Court reflects a determination that the lawyer has engaged in misconduct and that the misconduct warrants an interruption of the lawyer's authority to practice law during the suspension period, which is a fixed period of time identified in the Supreme Court's order and until the lawyer has demonstrated rehabilitation, good character, and current knowledge of the law in a subsequent reinstatement case. The lawyer is not authorized to practice law during the period of the suspension.

In re Benford, Clare E., 87CH0281

Disposition	Suspension until further order of the Court for non-compliance with subpoena
Effective Date of Disposition	02/03/1988
End Date of Disposition
Definition of Disposition	A suspension due to non-compliance with a subpoena issued in a lawyer's disciplinary matter reflects the determination of the Supreme Court that the lawyer should be suspended until further order of the Court due to the non-compliance. The lawyer is not authorized to practice law during the period of the suspension. The Court may terminate or vacate the suspension upon the lawyer's compliance with the subpoena.

In re Benford, Clare E., 85CH0194

Disposition	Suspension until further order of the Court for non-compliance with subpoena
Effective Date of Disposition	02/03/1986
End Date of Disposition	02/20/1986
Definition of Disposition	A suspension due to non-compliance with a subpoena issued in a lawyer's disciplinary matter reflects the determination of the Supreme Court that the lawyer should be suspended until further order of the Court due to the non-compliance. The lawyer is not authorized to practice law during the period of the suspension. The Court may terminate or vacate the suspension upon the lawyer's compliance with the subpoena.

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Clare E. Benford

Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings