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Oct 17, 2025

Justices exceed OLPR discipline recommendation, disbar attorney

The Minnesota Supreme Court has disbarred attorney Samuel McCloud, citing decades of misconduct, client harm, and a complete lack of remorse.

Apr 28, 2025

Disbarment petition accuses attorney of misleading asylum seekers

Minnesota lawyer Daniel Brown faces disbarment for alleged misconduct and incompetence in asylum cases, including client deception and poor communication.

Apr 18, 2025

Justices: Lawyer lacks ‘moral change’ for reinstatement

The Minnesota Supreme Court has denied an indefinitely suspended attorney’s petition for reinstatement, concluding that he did not show moral change by clear and convincing evidence.

Apr 3, 2025

Lawyer disbarred after theft by swindle conviction

A Minnesota lawyer who was convicted of theft by swindle of one of her clients has been disbarred.

Feb 27, 2025

OLPR alleges lawyer misled associate about retirement plan

According to the petition, he falsely informed a prospective hire that the firm had a 401(K) or other retirement plan, when it did not.

Nov 19, 2015

Hansmeier to fight disciplinary petition over porn copyright suits

One fed-up federal judge characterized Paul Hansmeier's serial porn settlements as a form of “legal extortion.”

Jul 18, 2007

Bad news: Shinders shuttered after 91 years

Minnesota attorney Samuel McCloud has been disbarred. Because of his extensive disciplinary history, the Minnesota Supreme Court arrived at discipline that exceeded the recommendation. “Given the many and serious instances ...