On Monday, January 6, 2025, the Arkansas Supreme Court’s Committee on Professional Conduct reinstated Attorney Stephen Ewing Morley. The decision was made by Panel A of the Committee, which reviewed Morley’s Petition for Reinstatement after he had been suspended for 42 months.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Stephen Ewing Morley,” with case no. CPC-2024-011.
Morley was originally suspended on September 20, 2019, due to unspecified violations of professional conduct. During the suspension, he refrained from practicing law and did not submit any petitions for reinstatement until December 9, 2024. The reinstatement process required Morley to demonstrate compliance with the regulatory procedures established by the Supreme Court.
In his petition, Morley confirmed that he had met all necessary requirements outlined in Section 21 of the Procedures Regulating Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law. This included the payment of a $100 application fee, for which he provided a receipt as part of his submitted documentation.
The Committee noted that Morley had maintained his license fee and had complied with all conditions set forth by the Committee for reinstatement. The majority vote of Panel A concluded that Morley had fulfilled the obligations necessary for his return to active practice.
The reinstatement order will take effect upon its filing with the Clerk of the Arkansas Supreme Court. This marks a significant step in Morley’s professional journey, allowing him to resume legal practice after a considerable period away from the field.
According to avvo.com, Mr. Morley is a criminal defense attorney in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He acquired his law license in Arkansas in 1979.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
