Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court v. Robert N. Lee

Summary

The North Dakota Supreme Court ordered Robert N. Lee suspended from practicing law for one year based on neglect of multiple appointed appeals, failures to communicate and advance litigation, and failure to respond to a disciplinary complaint. The court also ordered Lee to pay $672.20 in disciplinary proceeding costs and comply with the applicable disciplinary rule.

Holdings

1. Lee's failures to act on multiple client appeals and to respond to the disciplinary complaint violated N.D.R. Prof. Conduct 1.3, 1.4, 3.2, 8.4(e), and 8.1, and N.D.R. Lawyer Discipl. 1.2A(8).
2. A one-year suspension from the practice of law, assessment of $672.20 in costs and expenses, and compliance with N.D.R. Lawyer Discipl. 6.3F were appropriate sanctions.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Robert N. Lee violated the North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct and Lawyer Discipline by failing to diligently represent clients, communicate, expedite litigation, respond to disciplinary authorities, and comply with disciplinary demands.
2. What discipline was appropriate in light of Lee's violations and aggravating factors.

Disposition

other