In Re Kopf

Filed March 8, 1989

Contrary to my initial inclination, I concur. There is much to be said in favor of Judge Welliver’s position,1 but a suspension would inconvenience the respondent’s clients and, no doubt, other parties to litiga-tions and transactions with them. Cf. In re Staab, 719 S.W.2d 780 (Mo. banc 1986). There is no question about the respondent’s *24character or legal ability, and, so long as he is seeking professional help for his psychological problems, we should not demand freedom from all symptoms and manifestations. I am not persuaded that the public interest would be served by an…