IN RE: KEVIN MATTHEW DANTZLER (2023)

CRAIN, J., dissents and assigns reasons.

I dissent, finding the imposition of discipline is premature. Respondent is currently disbarred and cannot be readmitted without the approval of this court. Accordingly, he is not currently a practicing attorney. The allegations, while serious and amount to violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, occurred after Respondent's disbarment and should be considered only if and when he seeks readmission. It is inefficient and places an unnecessary demand on this court's limited resources to police the conduct of an individual who is not currently practicing law and cannot until and unless this court finds he meets the requirements for readmission. I would defer consideration of the current disciplinary charges to that time.