In the Matter of Reciprocal Discipline of Steven T. Rosso

Summary

The North Dakota Supreme Court imposed reciprocal discipline on Steven T. Rosso after the Minnesota Supreme Court suspended him for 12 months for misconduct involving client funds, trust-account management, supervision, and an improper client loan. The court ordered a 12-month North Dakota suspension, subject to notice requirements and reinstatement conditions including successful completion of the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination and compliance with continuing legal education requirements.

Holdings

1. North Dakota imposed a 12-month suspension from the practice of law on Rosso, effective upon entry of judgment, based on the Minnesota Supreme Court's suspension and Rosso's failure to establish that identical discipline would be unwarranted.
2. Reinstatement after the 12-month suspension is conditional upon successful completion of the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination and compliance with continuing legal education requirements, and is governed by N.D.R. Lawyer Discipl. 4.5.

Questions Presented

1. Whether North Dakota should impose reciprocal discipline following the Minnesota Supreme Court's 12-month suspension of Rosso.
2. What conditions should govern Rosso's reinstatement in North Dakota.

Disposition

other