Petition for Reinstatement (not voluntary)

08/03/2021 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONFILE D Case Number: PR 06-0544 PR 06-0544 AUG 0 3 2021 Bowen Greenwood Clerk of Suprerne Court State of Montana IN RE PETITION OF BENJAMIN C. SHUMATE FOR REINSTATEMENT TO ACTIVE STATUS IN ORDER THE BAR OF MONTANA Benjamin C. Shumate has petitioned the Court for reinstatement to active status in the State Bar of Montana. Shumate was placed on inactive status on July 15, 2021, for failing to comply with the Rules for Continuing Legal Education for the reporting year ending March 31, 2021. Shumate has provided a letter from the State Bar certifying that Shumate has now completed all CLE requirements for that reporting year, in accordance with Rule 13 of the CLE Rules. The Petition states that Shumate is not currently subject to disciplinary proceedings and has not committed any acts or omissions sanctionable under the Rules ofProfessional Conduct while on inactive status. Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition of Benjamin C. Shumate for reinstatement to active status in the State Bar of Montana is GRANTED. Upon payment of any remaining dues, fees, and the state license tax to the State Bar of Montana, Shumate shall be reinstated. The Clerk is directed to provide copies of this order to the Petitioner and the State Bar of Montana. ra.s1 DATED this 3 day of August, 2021. Chief Just ce