In Re Applewhite

The applicant, James R. Applewhite, seeks reinstatement as a practicing attorney. He was permanently disbarred in 1957. In re Applewhite, Ky., 297 S.W.2d 910.

The matter of reinstatement was heard before a trial committee of the Kentucky State Bar Association, and, on the basis of numerous findings of fact, it was recommended that the application be denied. This recommendation was confirmed by the Board of Governors of the Bar Association and we are called upon to determine the applicant’s right to reinstatement.

The applicant was approximately 40 years of age when admitted to the Bar and he is…