Delaney v. KENTUCKY BAR ASS'N

opinion by Justice SCHRODER.

I dissent from the majority opinion because I believe our rules and our case law require a completed application be submitted within five years of the order permitting withdrawal in order to qualify for restoration under SCR 3.500(1).

SCR 3.500(1) provides, in part, that “[a]ny former member who has retired under Rule 3.480 ... and such status has prevailed for less than a period of five (5) years, may apply for restoration by completing forms provided by the Director, to include a certification from the KBA that there is no pending disciplinary matter, tendering a…