Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of the State v. Overboe

Summary

The North Dakota Supreme Court ordered the interim suspension of attorney David A. Overboe’s license to practice law. The court found sufficient evidence of professional misconduct and a substantial threat of irreparable harm to the public based on allegations that Overboe exploited or attempted to exploit female clients, including by seeking sexual favors in connection with legal fees. The suspension was effective immediately and remained in place pending final disposition of disciplinary proceedings.

Holdings

1. The submitted evidence was sufficient to demonstrate misconduct and a substantial threat of irreparable harm to the public; therefore, Overboe's law license was properly suspended immediately pending final disposition of the disciplinary proceeding.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the evidence submitted in support of the application established misconduct and a substantial threat of irreparable harm to the public sufficient to warrant an interim suspension.
2. Whether the application should be dismissed as premature or unsupported by sufficient evidence.

Disposition

other