Attorney Q. Byrum Hurst Jr. of Hot Springs, AR; slacker, serial offender

The state of Arkansas presented Q. Byrum Hurst Jr. with a law license in 1974 after he graduated from Villanova University Law School.

The Committee on Professional Conduct found Hurst guilty of the following misconduct.

In addition to the disciplinary cases set forth below, Hurst received three (3) complimentary reprimands and one (1) complimentary caution.

Hurst’s 5^th bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree 2002

• Failed to timely file lower court record with appellate court
• Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
• Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the apologists for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Committee on Professional Conduct punished Hurst by gifting him with a complimentary caution.

Hurst’s 6^th bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree

• Repeatedly failed to comply with Supreme Court filing rules
• Failure to comply with filing rules led to dismissal of client’s appeal
• Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the apologists for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Committee on Professional Conduct punished Hurst by gifting him with a complimentary reprimand and fined $500.00.

Hurst’s 7^th bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree

• Failed to timely file lower court record with Supreme Court
• Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
• Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the apologists for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Committee on Professional Conduct punished Hurst by gifting him with a complimentary caution and fined $1,000.00.

Hurst’s 8^th bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree

• Refused to refund unearned fee (thief)
• Failed to take necessary steps to protect client interests upon termination

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the apologists for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Committee on Professional Conduct punished Hurst by gifting him with a complimentary caution and fined $500.00.

Hurst’s 9^th bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree

• Failed to timely file lower court record with Supreme Court
• Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
• Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the apologists for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Committee on Professional Conduct punished Hurst by gifting him with a complimentary reprimand.

Hurst’s 10^th bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree

• Failed to provide court-ordered pretrial statement on client’s behalf
• Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)
• Failure to comply with court order led to dismissal of client’s case
• Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the apologists for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Committee on Professional Conduct punished Hurst by gifting him with a complimentary reprimand and fined $500.00.

As we speak (ca. May 2019), Hurst practices at 425 West Capitol in Hot Springs, Arkansas.