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Opinions in Minnesota that cite In Re Petition for Disciplinary Action Against Varriano, 755 N.W.2d 282.
- In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against, Bradley J. Haddy, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0387503. ... Minn. 2026
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Original Jurisdiction Per Curiam
Minn. 2022
See 7 ANALYSIS “At a disciplinary hearing, the Director bears the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that [a lawyer] violated the Rules of Professional Conduct.”
- In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Richard Edward Bosse, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0245501. Minn. 2020
- In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Karlowba R. Adams Powell, a Minnesota Minn. 2020
- In re Charges of Unprofessional Conduct in Panel Case No. 44387 932 N.W.2d 310 Minn. 2019
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In re Charges of Unprofessional Conduct in Panel Case No. 44387
932 N.W.2d 310
Minn. 2019
In re Varriano , , 289 (Minn. 2008) ; see also In re Porter , , 718 (Minn. 1990) ("[An] attorney has a responsibility to maintain her or his trust account which *316 goes beyond a requirement to refrain from intentional wrongdoing.").
- In re Trombley 916 N.W.2d 362 Minn. 2018
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In re Trombley
916 N.W.2d 362
Minn. 2018
Compare In re Varriano , , 290 (Minn. 2008) (stating that "[a] violation of 8.4(c) thus implies an intentional act by the attorney" and upholding the referee's finding that the attorney did not violate Rule 8.4(c) because he did not act "in an 'intentionally dishonest manner' "), with In re Grigsby , , 61 (Minn. 2009) ("Nor is R
- In re Disciplinary Action Against Bonner 896 N.W.2d 98 Minn. 2017
- In re Disciplinary Action Against Bonner 896 N.W.2d 98 Minn. 2017
- In RE Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST Jesse David MATSON, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0389131 889 N.W.2d 17 Minn. 2017
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In RE Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST Jesse David MATSON, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0389131
889 N.W.2d 17
Minn. 2017
(stating in a case involving reciprocal discipline and additional acts of misconduct that “a more serious sanction is warranted” than imposed by the other jurisdiction).
- In Re Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST Duane A. KENNEDY, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 55128 864 N.W.2d 342 Minn. 2015
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In Re Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST Duane A. KENNEDY, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 55128
864 N.W.2d 342
Minn. 2015
However, we give “great deference to the referee’s findings of fact and will not reverse those findings ‘if they have evidentiary support in the record and are not clearly erroneous.’ ” ().
- In Re Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST William L. FRENCH, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 131945 864 N.W.2d 183 Minn. 2015
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In Re Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST William L. FRENCH, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 131945
864 N.W.2d 183
Minn. 2015
Nevertheless, “we give great deference to the referee’s findings of fact and will not reverse those findings ‘if they have evidentiary support in the record and are not clearly erroneous.’ ” ().
- In Re Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST Larry S. SEVERSON, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 99363 860 N.W.2d 658 Minn. 2015
- In Re Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST Larry S. SEVERSON, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 99363 860 N.W.2d 658 Minn. 2015
- In Re Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST Paul Arthur MOE, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 264477 851 N.W.2d 868 Minn. 2014
- In Re Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST Paul Arthur MOE, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 264477 851 N.W.2d 868 Minn. 2014
- In re Disciplinary Action Against Hummel 839 N.W.2d 78 Minn. 2013
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In re Disciplinary Action Against Hummel
839 N.W.2d 78
Minn. 2013
See, (“The failure to maintain *82 proper books and records warrants discipline as well.”); (stating that failure to cooperate “with the disciplinary process constitutes separate misconduct warranting discipline”)
- In re Disciplinary Action Against Jones 834 N.W.2d 671 Minn. 2013
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In re Disciplinary Action Against Jones
834 N.W.2d 671
Minn. 2013
We also consider trust account violations, including “[t]he failure to maintain proper books and records,” and the failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities to be serious disciplinary matters
- In re Disciplinary Action Against Voss 830 N.W.2d 867 Minn. 2013
- In re Disciplinary Action Against Voss 830 N.W.2d 867 Minn. 2013
- In re Disciplinary Action Against Paul 809 N.W.2d 693 Minn. 2012
- In re Disciplinary Action Against Paul 809 N.W.2d 693 Minn. 2012
- In re Disciplinary Action Against Ulanowski 800 N.W.2d 785 Minn. 2011
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In re Disciplinary Action Against Ulanowski
800 N.W.2d 785
Minn. 2011
(stating that violations were aggravated by the intentional misuse of client funds, and intentional frustration of IRS efforts).
- In re Disciplinary Action Against Coleman 793 N.W.2d 296 Minn. 2011
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In re Disciplinary Action Against Coleman
793 N.W.2d 296
Minn. 2011
805 n. 3 (Minn.1978) (adopting “full, clear and convincing evidence” standard for attorney discipline matters).
- In re Disciplinary Action Against Garcia 792 N.W.2d 434 Minn. 2010
- In re Disciplinary Action Against Garcia 792 N.W.2d 434 Minn. 2010
- In Re Disciplinary Action Against Rebeau 787 N.W.2d 168 Minn. 2010
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In Re Disciplinary Action Against Rebeau
787 N.W.2d 168
Minn. 2010
The Director cites two cases to support his position that a lengthier suspension is appropriate: and Overboe, .
- In Re Disciplinary Action Against Aitken 787 N.W.2d 152 Minn. 2010
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In Re Disciplinary Action Against Aitken
787 N.W.2d 152
Minn. 2010
(stating that we uphold “a referee’s findings and conclusions if they have evidentia-ry support in the record and are not clearly erroneous.” (internal quotation marks omitted) (citation omitted)).
- In Re Disciplinary Action Against Waite 782 N.W.2d 820 Minn. 2010
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In Re Disciplinary Action Against Waite
782 N.W.2d 820
Minn. 2010
805 n. 3 (Minn.1978) (adopting “full, clear and convincing evidence” standard for attorney discipline matters).
- In Re Disciplinary Action Against Lyons 780 N.W.2d 629 Minn. 2010
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In Re Disciplinary Action Against Lyons
780 N.W.2d 629
Minn. 2010
805 n. 3 (Minn.1978) (adopting “full, clear and convincing evidence” standard for attorney discipline matters) (internal quotation marks omitted) (citation omitted).
- In Re Disciplinary Action Against Farley 771 N.W.2d 857 Minn. 2009
- In Re Disciplinary Action Against Farley 771 N.W.2d 857 Minn. 2009
- In Re Petition for Disciplinary Action Against Houge 764 N.W.2d 328 Minn. 2009
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In Re Petition for Disciplinary Action Against Houge
764 N.W.2d 328
Minn. 2009
805 n. 3 (Minn.1978) (adopting “ ‘full, clear and convincing evidence’ ” standard for attorney discipline matters (internal citation omitted)).