ACCEPTED
03-15-00007-CV
5271285
THIRD COURT OF APPEALS
AUSTIN, TEXAS
5/13/2015 3:17:59 PM
JEFFREY D. KYLE
CLERK
No. 03-15-00007-CV
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FILED IN
3rd COURT OF APPEALS
In the Court of Appeals AUSTIN, TEXAS
Third District of Texas 5/13/2015 3:17:59 PM
JEFFREY D. KYLE
Austin, Texas Clerk
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JOHN DOE,
APPELLANT
V.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS,
COMMISSION FOR LAWYER DISCIPLINE, AND
LINDA ACEVEDO IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY
AS THE CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS,
APPELLEES
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Appealed from the 126th District Court
Of Travis County, Texas
Honorable Scott Jenkins, Judge Presiding
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APPELLEES’ UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR
LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED BRIEF
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LINDA A. ACEVEDO CYNTHIA CANFIELD HAMILTON
CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL SENIOR APPELLATE COUNSEL
LAURA BAYOUTH POPPS OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DISCIPLINARY
DEPUTY COUNSEL FOR ADMINISTRATION COUNSEL
STATE BAR OF TEXAS
P.O. BOX 12487
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711-2487
512.427.1350; 1.877.953.5535
FAX: 512.427.4167
No. 03-15-00007-CV
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In the Court of Appeals
Third District of Texas
Austin, Texas
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JOHN DOE,
APPELLANT
V.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS,
COMMISSION FOR LAWYER DISCIPLINE, AND
LINDA ACEVEDO IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY
AS THE CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS,
APPELLEES
_______________
Appealed from the 126th District Court
Of Travis County, Texas
Honorable Scott Jenkins, Judge Presiding
_______________
APPELLEES’ UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR
LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED BRIEF
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TO THE HONORABLE COURT OF APPEALS:
Appellees, the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas, the Commission
for Lawyer Discipline, and Linda Acevedo in her official capacity as the Chief
Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas, asks the Court, under the authority
of Rule 38.7 of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, for leave to file an
amended brief in this matter.
I.
The Commission filed its brief on May 11, 2015. An amended brief is being
filed at the same time as the instant motion.
The Commission seeks to file an amended brief because the amended version
has been edited for clarity and readability. No new cases or authorities have been
added. The amending of Appellees’ brief will prevent confusion and thereby aid
the Court in resolving this matter appropriately.
Appellant does not oppose this motion.
III.
For these reasons, Appellees asks the Court to grant permission for leave to
file an amended brief.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
LINDA A. ACEVEDO
CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL
LAURA BAYOUTH POPPS
DEPUTY COUNSEL FOR ADMINISTRATION
CYNTHIA CANFIELD HAMILTON
SENIOR APPELLATE COUNSEL
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DISCIPLINARY
COUNSEL
P.O. BOX 12487
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711-2487
512.427.1350; 1.877.953.5535
FAX: 512.427.4167
/s/ Cynthia Canfield Hamilton
CYNTHIA CANFIELD HAMILTON
SENIOR APPELLATE COUNSEL
STATE BAR OF TEXAS
STATE BAR CARD NO. 00790419
ATTORNEYS FOR APPELLEES
CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE
This is to certify that the undersigned attorney spoke with one of Appellant’s
attorneys of record, Jennifer Jasper, by phone on May 13, 2015, regarding this
motion. Ms. Jasper indicated that Appellant does not oppose the motion.
/s/ Cynthia Canfield Hamilton
CYNTHIA CANFIELD HAMILTON
SENIOR APPELLATE COUNSEL
STATE BAR OF TEXAS
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify that the above and foregoing Unopposed Motion for Leave to File
Amended Brief of the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas, Commission
for Lawyer Discipline, and Linda Acevedo, in her capacity as the Chief
Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas, has been served on Appellant, John
Doe, by and through his attorneys of record, Mr. Gaines West, Ms. Jennifer Jasper,
and Mr. Rob George, West Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, by electronic service
through this Court’s electronic filing service provider on the 13th day of May 2015.
/s/ Cynthia Canfield Hamilton
CYNTHIA CANFIELD HAMILTON
SENIOR APPELLATE COUNSEL
STATE BAR OF TEXAS