McWhorter v. Grievance Administrator

The question presented is whether Robert A. McWhorter should be reinstated as a member of the state bar. McWhorter was disbarred following his convictions of federal and state crimes. The hearing panel ordered reinstatement with conditions. The Attorney Discipline Board affirmed.1

The majority concludes that McWhorter should not now be reinstated because sufficient time has not elapsed since he was under the supervision of *147parole .officers. .The majority imposes a five-year period after which McWhorter may reapply for reinstatement. I would affirm the order of reinstatement.

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McWhorter was…