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Mendota Heights lawyer disbarred for client neglect, misconduct
The attorney was disbarred by the Minnesota Supreme Court for repeated client neglect, missed hearings, and ethical violations across multiple cases.
Quandaries & Quagmires: Discipline prosecutors for good faith mistakes?
Legal scholar challenges proposals to discipline prosecutors for good-faith trial mistakes, citing Minnesota ethics rulings and Supreme Court precedent.
OLPR seeks additional discipline of Northfield lawyer
A Northfield attorney on probation faces possible suspension after the OLPR alleged new misconduct involving a frivolous eviction filing.
Quandaries & Quagmires: Public discipline and the unlawful marketing fee
Rule 5.6(a)’s main policy purpose is to allow clients choice of counsel without migrating counsel being unduly economically disincentivized to continue representation at a new firm.
Quandaries & Quagmires: ‘I hereby reveal a public record.’ What?!
A Minnesota ethics expert critiques OLPR’s confidentiality refresher, arguing it misinterprets Rule 1.6 and overlooks major public-record exceptions.
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.
OLPR asks justices to discipline St. Cloud attorney
The OLPR petition accuses St. Cloud attorney Gregory Walz of false statements about judges and conflicts of interest in a family wrongful death case.
OLPR seeks more discipline against Michelle MacDonald
The OLPR seeks further discipline of suspended attorney Michelle MacDonald, citing false affidavit claims, notary issues, and lack of cooperation.
Justices disbar lawyer over theft from Texas law firm
Ana Garza Peña has been disbarred in Minnesota after misappropriating $94K from a Texas law firm while already suspended.
2024 saw more lawyer complaints, discipline
The Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility reports attorney complaints rose in 2024, including five disbarments.
Attorney suspended for election lawsuit misconduct
Minnesota Supreme Court suspends attorney Susan Smith for naming 14 plaintiffs in 2020 election lawsuits without their consent.
Quandaries & Quagmires: Ethics rule revisions on the horizon
Justices seek public comment on proposed changes to lawyer ethics rules covering financial aid to pro bono clients and prosecutorial duties.
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