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  • ABA

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: Amendments and Proposed Amendments

      Primary Subject: ABA

      October 1, 2012
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 4, RLPR

      Secondary Rule: Rule 5, RLPR

      Primary Subject: ABA

      Secondary Subject: Ethics 2000

      January 1, 2010
      Kent Gernander

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.5, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 5.1, MRPCRule 5.3, MRPCRule 8.5, MRPCRule 7.3, MRPCRule 6.1, MRPCRule 1.18, MRPCRule 3.3, MRPC

      Primary Subject: ABA

      Secondary Subject: Ethics 2000 Commission

      September 1, 2001
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.8, MRPCRule 1.10, MRPCRule 1.11, MRPCRule 1.7, MRPCRule 1.9, MRPC

      Primary Subject: ABA

      Secondary Subject: Ethics 2000 Commission

      August 1, 2001
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.7, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.18, MRPCRule 4.4, MRPC

      Primary Subject: ABA

      Secondary Subject: Ethics 2000 Commission

      February 1, 2000
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

  • Admonitions

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.8(a), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: Business Transactions with ClientsConflicts of Interests in Business Transactions with Clients

      December 1, 2012
      Siama Y. Chaudhary

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: None

      February 1, 2012
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.18, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPCRule 1.9, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: ConfidentialityScreeningConflicts of InterestProspective Clients

      February 1, 2012
      Siama Y. Chaudhary

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPCRule 1.16(d), MRPCRule 3.1, MRPCRule 5.5(a), MRPCRule 7.3(c)Rule 8.4(d), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: Summary of Admonitions

      February 1, 2011
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 4, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: Summary of Admonitions

      February 1, 2010
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 4.2, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.8(a), MRPCRule 1.15(b), MRPCRule 1.16(b), MRPCRule 1.16(g), MRPCRule 1.6, MRPC Rule 1.9(a), MRPC Rule 5.8, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: AdmonitionsSummary of Admonitions

      April 1, 2009
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 8(d)(2), RLPR

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: GeneralPrivate DisciplineDiscipline RecordsEthics Complaints, Investigations and ProsecutionsExpunctionIntegrityProfessionPrior Discipline

      November 1, 2008
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.10(a), MRPCRule 1.16(c), MRPCRule 1.4, MRPCRule 1.5(e), MRPCRule 1.9(a), MRPCRule 3.4(c), MRPCRule 4.2, MRPC Rule 21, RLPR

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: Private Reprimand ArticlesSummary of Admonition Articles

      March 1, 2008
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 3.2, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.15(c), MRPCRule 1.16(d), MRPCRule 1.16(g), MRPCRule 1.5(b), MRPCRule 1.6(b), MRPCRule 1.8(c), MRPCRule 3.1, MRPCRule 4.2, MRPCRule 4.4, MRPCRule 5.8, MRPCRule 7.3, MRPCRule 7.4(d), MRPCRule 8.4(d), MRPCRule 21, RLPR

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: Summary of Admonitions ArticlesFee AgreementsCandorFrivolous LitigationLiens on Client Files/PropertyMisleading AdvertisingFriends/Family/BeneficiariesCooperation/Non-Cooperation

      March 1, 2007
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.4(b), MRPCRule 1.5, MRPCRule 1.7(b), MRPCRule 1.8(a), MRPCRule 1.15, MRPCRule 1.16(d), MRPCRule 3.1, MRPCRule 4.2, MRPCRule 4.4, MRPCRule 5.1(a), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: Summary of Admonitions ArticlesClientsConduct Prejudicial to the Administration of JusticeConflicts of InterestLaw Firms/LawyersProfessional ObligationsFeesRepresentation

      March 1, 2006
      Betty M. Shaw

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.2(b), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPCRule 1.4(a), MRPCRule 8.4(d), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: Summary of Admonitions ArticlesLimiting Scope of, RepresentationFailure to CommunicateKnowledge of Rules or ProcedureLack of ExperienceDiligencePrivate Discipline

      March 1, 2005
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: Summary of Admonitions Articles

      April 1, 2004
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: Summary of Admonitions Articles

      April 1, 2003
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: Summary of Admonitions

      March 1, 2002
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: Summary of Admonitions

      March 1, 2001
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Admonitions

      Secondary Subject: Summary of Admonitions

      March 1, 2000
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

  • Advertising

      Primary Rule: Rule 7.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 7.3(c), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Advertising

      Secondary Subject: Misleading AdvertisingSolicitation

      February 1, 2011
      Joshua H. Brand

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 7.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: § 319A & 319B (Minn. Prof. Firms Act) Minn. Statutes

      Primary Subject: Advertising

      Secondary Subject: Disciplinary SystemSolo & Small Firm Practitioners

      August 1, 2009
      Kevin T. Slator

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 7.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 7.5, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Advertising

      Secondary Subject: Law Firm NamesMisleading Advertising

      March 1, 2009
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.5, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Advertising

      Secondary Subject: Regulation of Attorney AdvertisingCommunicationNew TechnologyCell-phones, E-mail & InternetInternet & WebsitesMulti-Jurisdictional PracticeCrossing State LinesInternet

      November 1, 2008
      Cassie Hanson

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 7.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 7.2(a), MRPCRule 7.3, MRPCRule 7.4, MRPCRule 7.5, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Advertising

      Secondary Subject: Misleading AdvertisingSolicitationIn PersonScreening/Pre-approval of Advertisements

      May 27, 2008
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 7.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 7.2, MRPCRule 7.3, MRPCRule 7.4, MRPCRule 7.5, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Advertising

      Secondary Subject: Misleading AdvertisingRegulation of Attorney AdvertisingInternetSpecializationInternet & Websites

      September 1, 2007
      Cassie Hanson

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 7.1(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Advertising

      Secondary Subject: FeesMisleading AdvertisingSolicitation

      July 1, 2006
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 7.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 7.2, MRPCRule 7.3, MRPCRule 7.4, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Advertising

      Secondary Subject: FeesSolicitationSpecializationRegulation of Attorney AdvertisingAmendments (2005), MRPCAmendments to Rule 7, MRPC

      May 1, 2006
      Thomas F. Ascher

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • Advising clients
  • Advisory Opinions

      Primary Subject: Advisory Opinions

      Secondary Subject: Advisory Opinion Summaries

      August 1, 2015
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.5(b), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.8(a), MRPCRule 1.9, MRPCRule 1.15(a), MRPCRule 1.16, MRPCRule 5.5, MRPCRule 8.3(a) MRPC

      Primary Subject: Advisory Opinions

      Secondary Subject: Advisory Opinion Summaries

      September 1, 2009
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Advisory Opinions

      Secondary Subject: Advisory Opinion ServiceMedia/News Releases & Public RelationsWebsiteEfficacy of Disciplinary SystemDiscipline Records

      July 1, 2006
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

  • Appeals

      Primary Rule: Rule 8(e), RLPR

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Appeals

      Secondary Subject: Complainant AppealsDisciplinary SystemRestricted Status

      November 1, 2010
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

  • Attorney-Client Privilege

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.5(b), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: 1.21.44.2

      Primary Subject: Attorney-Client Privilege

      Secondary Subject: Counsel for Corporation/Business EntityJoint & Multiple RepresentationsLimiting Scope of RepresentationSimultaneous Representation

      February 1, 2013
      Kevin T. Slator

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Attorney-Client Privilege

      Secondary Subject: ConfidentialityAttorney-Client Privilege; ClientsDisciplinary Process

      April 1, 2012
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Attorney-Client Privilege

      Secondary Subject: Disclosure of ConfidencesIn Defense of Claim Against AttorneyUnpaid FeesSummary of Admonitions ArticlesConfidentialityFee CollectionAmendments (2005), MRPCRepresentationLegal FeesFee Disputes

      January 1, 2008
      Craig D. Klausing

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 28, RLPR

      Secondary Rule: Rule 18, RLPR

      Primary Subject: Attorney-Client Privilege

      Secondary Subject: Mental and Physical Disability - Depression- Paranoia- Incapacitated- Mentally DeficientReinstatement from Disability StatusSuccess Rate from Disability to Reinstatement

      May 1, 2002
      Betty M. Shaw

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.6(b), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.13, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Attorney-Client Privilege

      Secondary Subject: Criminal or Fraudulent Client ConductRepresentationCounsel for Corporate/Business Entity

      April 1, 2000
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

  • Client Security Board
  • Clients

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.16, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Files and property

      August 1, 2018
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.16, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.16(f), MRPCRule 1.16(g), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Safekeeping of Client PropertyTermination of Representation

      January 1, 2011
      Robin J. Crabb

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.2, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.7, MRPCRule 4.3, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Clients, Fiduciary; Conflicts of Interest; Avoiding Potential for Communications with Third Parties; Duties to Third Parties

      September 1, 2009
      Julie E. Bennett

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPCRule 1.16, MRPCRule 1.4, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Neglect/Communication With ClientFailure to CommunicateCompetenceDiligenceRepresentationDeclining, Terminating or Withdrawing Representation

      January 1, 2009
      Craig D. Klausing

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.2, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPCRule 1.4, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Limited Scope Legal AssistancePublic ServicesLegal Services/Legal Assistance OrganizationsRepresentationLimiting Scope of RepresentationPro Se

      December 1, 2008
      Kevin T. Slator

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.4, MRPCRule 8.4(c), MRPCRule 8.4(d), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Neglect ClientDishonest ProcrastinatorCommunication with ClientDiligenceMisrepresentation & DishonestyFalse Statements to Client

      October 1, 2007
      Kevin T. Slator

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.8(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 7.3, MRPCRule 12, MN State Board CLE

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Friends/Family/BeneficiariesIn PersonAttorney Registration & CLE Requirements

      February 1, 2007
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.13, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.2, MRPCRule 1.4, MRPCRule 1.6, MRPCRule 1.7, MRPCRule 1.9, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Attorney-Client RelationshipAdvising ClientsCurrent ClientsFormation of Attorney-Client RelationshipLimited Scope Legal AssistanceCommunicationConfidentialityConflicts of InterestRepresentation

      December 1, 2005
      Thomas F. Ascher

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 2.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.2, MRPCRule 1.4, MRPCRule 1.8(f)(2), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Advising ClientsAttorney-Client RelationshipCoachingLimited Scope Legal AssistanceCandorCommunication with ClientThird Party FundsLiability for/Settlement of MalpracticeAs Payor of Legal Fees

      November 1, 2005
      Martin A. Cole

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.14, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.2(c), MRPCRule 1.6(b)(3), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Diminished CapacityLimited Scope Legal AssistanceProtection of ClientDisclosure of ConfidencesCommunication with ClientAdvising Clients

      October 1, 2005
      Craig D. Klausing

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.13, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Joint and Multiple RepresentationConflicts of InterestRepresentation

      August 1, 2004
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.7, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPCRule 1.4, MRPCRule 1.6, MRPCRule 1.9, MRPCRule 1.7, MRPCRule 3.3, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Attorney-Client RelationshipAdvising ClientsRequirement of Written AgreementLimiting Scope of Representation

      October 1, 2003
      Betty M. Shaw

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.8(e), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Loans to ClientsConflicts of InterestRepresentation

      July 1, 2002
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen and Candice M. Hojan

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.8(a), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.5(a), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Business Transactions with ClientsReasonableness of FeesDiscipline System Ethics Opinions

      September 1, 2000
      Eric T. Cooperstein

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Secondary Rule: Rule 5.4, MRPCRule 1.5(b), MRPCRule 5.4(c), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Clients - LoansExcessive FeesFee Splitting/Referral Fees

      March 1, 2000
      Eric T. Cooperstein

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.4(a), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Clients

      Secondary Subject: Neglect; Communication with Clients;Failure to Cooperate;Noncooperation; Discipline System; Cooperation/Noncooperation; Ethics Complaint, Investigation; OLPR/LPRB

      October 1, 1971
      Richey B. Reavill

      Bench and Bar

  • Communication

      Primary Rule: Rule 7, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 7.1Rule 7.2Rule 7.3Rule 7.4Rule 7.5Rule 20, RLPR

      Primary Subject: Communication

      Secondary Subject: Potential ethics rule changes

      December 1, 2021
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 4.3, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Communication

      Secondary Subject: Communication with unrepresented party

      July 1, 2015
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 4.2, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 4.3Rule 4.4Rule 5.3Rule 8.4(c)Rule 8.4(d)

      Primary Subject: Communication

      Secondary Subject: Duties to third partiesConduct prejudicial to administration of justice/witnesses

      April 1, 2013
      Julie E. Bennett

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 4.2, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Communication

      Secondary Subject: Technology in the Practice of LawCell-phones, E-Mail & InternetSocial MediaConfidentialityNew Technology

      December 1, 2009
      Craig D. Klausing

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.4(a)(3), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.5(b), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Communication

      Secondary Subject: Failure to CommunicateRetainers & Advance Client PaymentCompetenceLack of ExperienceSolo PractitionersFee Agreements

      October 1, 2009
      Megan Engelhardt

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.4, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPCRule 5.3, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Communication

      Secondary Subject: Interpreters2008 Advisory Committee ReportNon-Attorneys

      August 1, 2008
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 4.2, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Communication

      Secondary Subject: Communication with Represented Party

      September 1, 2001
      Martin A. Cole

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 4.2, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Communication

      Secondary Subject: Communication with Represented PartyCell-phones, email and InternetSupervision of Non-AttorneysAttorney ResignationProfessional Obligations of Non-Attorneys

      April 1, 2001
      Mary L. Galvin

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • Communication/Ex Parte Contacts
  • Competence

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.15(a), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Competence

      Secondary Subject: Solo PractitionersMental Health Issues

      July 1, 2009
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPCRule 1.16(a)(2), MRPCRule 28, RLPR

      Primary Subject: Competence

      Secondary Subject: Absence, Disability, or Death of AttorneyDisability/Disability Inactive StatusPlanning for Interruption/Sale of Practice of Death/Disability of AttorneySuprevisionImpaired Lawyers

      April 1, 2008
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.5(e)(1), MRPCRule 1.15, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Competence

      Secondary Subject: Lack of ExperienceKnowledge of Rules or ProcedureSolo PractitionersOf Attorneys

      May 27, 2005
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Competence

      Secondary Subject: Attorney-Client PrivilegeConfidentiality

      December 1, 2002
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

  • Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(d), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 3.1, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: Frivolous litigation;Client representation/settlement agreements

      August 1, 2014
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: Civility of Attorneys

      January 1, 2014
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 3.1, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: Frivolous Litigation

      July 1, 2013
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(d), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: Failure to file tax returns

      April 1, 2013
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 4.1, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: Misrepresentation and Dishonesty

      January 1, 2010
      Robin J. Crabb

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(d), MRPC§ 611A (Crime Victims' Rights), MN Statutes

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: Prosecutorial MisconductDisciplinary SystemDisciplinary CasesProsecutorsProfessional ObligationsProsecutorial ObligationsThird PartiesVictims of Crime

      October 1, 2008
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 3.4(a), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 3.4(d), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: Discovery AbuseCivility of AttorneysIntegrity of ProfessionReciprocal DisciplineCriminal or Fraudulent Client ConductFraud or Deception by ClientProfessional ObligationsCourt Orders

      April 1, 2008
      Cassie Hanson

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 4.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Preamble: A Lawyer's Responsibilities-Scope, MRPCRule 3.3, MRPCRule 7.1, MRPCRule 8.4(c), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: False Statements to ClientCommunicationConduct Prejudicial to the Administration of JusticeMisrepresentation & DishonestyDisciplinary CasesMisleading AdvertisingCandor to the CourtIntegrity of Profession

      March 1, 2008
      Kevin T. Slator

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(d), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: False Notarization, Documents & Testimony

      June 1, 2007
      Patrick R. Burns

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(e), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(b), MRPCRule 8.4(c), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: Disciplining Private BehaviorMisrepresentation & DishonestyThreatening Criminal Prosecution

      June 1, 2005
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(a), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: Misrepresentation & DishonestyImproper Client Billing

      March 1, 2005
      Craig D. Klausing

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: False Notarization, Documents & Testimony

      November 1, 2004
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(d), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: Ethics Complaints, Investigations & ProsecutionsDisciplinary SystemSelf-Dealing

      September 1, 2004
      Thomas F. Ascher

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 4.1, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: Misrepresentation & Dishonesty

      December 1, 2003
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 3.3(a), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 4.1, MRPCRule 8.4(c), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: None

      May 1, 2003
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.15(e), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.15(f)Rule 1.15(g)

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: IOLTA

      April 1, 2001
      Eric T. Cooperstein

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 3.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 3.3, MRPCRule 1.4, MRPCRule 1.2, MRPCRule 4.1, MRPCRule 8.4(d), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: Frivolous Litigation Advising ClientsFailure to Communicate with ClientFalse Statements to ClientMalpractice and Ethics Violations

      November 1, 2000
      Mary L. Galvin

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(d), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 4.4, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: Civility of AttorneysDiscipline System

      February 1, 2000
      Candice M. Hojan

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(d), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

      Secondary Subject: Attorney Responsibility for Professional/Personal Indebtedness

      January 1, 2000
      Betty M. Shaw

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • Confidentiality

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.6(a), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPCRule 1.6(b)(1), MRPCRule 1.6(b)(6)

      Primary Subject: Confidentiality

      Secondary Subject: Attorney-Client PriviledgeProfessional Obligations

      September 1, 2012
      Craig D. Klausing

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 3.3, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 3.3(a)(3), MRPCRule 3.3(b), MRPCRule 1.6, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Confidentiality

      Secondary Subject: Candor to Court

      December 1, 2010
      Craig D. Klausing

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: LPRB Op.No. 22

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Confidentiality

      Secondary Subject: Email & Cell Phone; Ethics Opinions

      October 1, 2010
      Megan Engelhardt

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.6(a), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPCRule 5.3, MRPCRule 7.1, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Confidentiality

      Secondary Subject: Office SharingMaintaining Proper Office ProceduresOffice Sharing/Partnerships/Firm NamesSupervision

      November 1, 2007
      Julie E. Bennett

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Confidentiality

      Secondary Subject: Attorney-Client PrivilegeDisclosure

      December 1, 2001
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

  • Conflicts of Interest

      Primary Rule: Rule 4.2, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPC Rule 1.4, MRPC Rule 1.6(b), MRPC Rule 1.7, MRPC Rule 1.8(c), MRPC Rule 1.16(d), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts

      Secondary Subject: Contact with a represented party.

      April 27, 2024
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.7, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Conflicts of Interest - Joint & Multiple Representations

      May 1, 2015
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.11, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Conflicts - Government lawyers

      September 1, 2013
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.8(j), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.7(a)(2), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Sexual Involvement with Client

      October 1, 2012
      Robin J. Crabb

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.7(a)(2), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Personal/Financial Interest in Client MatterRepresentation - Referrals/Fee SplittingThird Parties As Payor of Legal Fees

      April 1, 2011
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.7, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Current Clients

      October 1, 2010
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.7, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.5, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Avoiding the Potential for Conflict

      April 1, 2009
      Robin J. Crabb

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.10(b), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.9(a), MRPCRule 1.9(b), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Background, Development & HistoryImputed Conflict of InterestScreeningScreening for ConflictsDisqualificationImputed Conflict & Disqualification

      October 1, 2008
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.7, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.7(a)(2), MRPCRule 1.7(b), MRPCRule 1.8(a), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Business Transactions with ClientsConsent/WaiverPersonal/Financial Interest in Client Matter

      June 1, 2008
      Patrick R. Burns

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.7(a), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.7, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: ClientsCurrent ClientsSuing Client to CollectFee Collection

      August 1, 2007
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.9, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: ClientsFormer ClientsSame or Similar Subject MattersImputed Conflict of InterestAvoiding the Potential for Conflicts

      July 1, 2007
      Craig D. Klausing

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.11, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.9, MRPCRule 1.10, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Government Attorneys

      December 1, 2006
      Thomas F. Ascher

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.7, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.7(a), MRPCRule 1.7(b) MRPCRule 1.8(g), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Consent/WaiverCurrent ClientsProspective Clients

      May 1, 2005
      Martin A. Cole

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.8, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.8(a), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Business Transactions with ClientsConsent/Waiver

      April 1, 2005
      Thomas F. Ascher

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.7, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.8, MRPCRule 1.9, MRPCRule 1.10, MRPCRule 1.11, MRPCRule 1.12, MRPCRule 1.18, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Avoiding the Potential for ConflictsImputed Conflict of InterestRepresentationImputed Conflict & DisqualificationScreening

      January 1, 2005
      Betty M. Shaw

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.7, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.8, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Personal/Financial Interest in Client Matter

      September 1, 2003
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.18, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Prospective Clients

      July 1, 2003
      Martin A. Cole

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.13(f), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.9, MRPCRule 1.7, MRPCRule 1.8(b), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Corporations - Business EntitiesRepresentation, also see MalpracticeCounel for Corporation - Business EntityClients - Formation of Business EntityClients - Files and PropertyClients - Requirement of Written Agreement

      June 1, 2000
      Eric T. Cooperstein

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.8(a), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.8(j), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

      Secondary Subject: Business Transactions with ClientsPersonal/Financial Interest in Client Matter

      May 27, 2000
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

  • Corporations & Business Entities

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 5.5, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Professional Firms, Corporations & Business Entities

      Secondary Subject: FilingsDissolution of Professional Firms, etc.Professional Firms ActMulti-Disciplinary Practice

      February 1, 2006
      Cassie Hanson

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.4, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Professional Firms, Corporations & Business Entities

      Secondary Subject: Multidisciplinary Practice

      October 1, 2001
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.5, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Professional Firms, Corporations & Business Entities

      Secondary Subject: Law FirmsUnauthorized Practice of LawMultidisciplinary Practice

      September 1, 2000
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

  • Criminal or fraudulent client conduct

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.2(d), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.16

      Primary Subject: Criminal or fraudulent client conduct

      September 1, 2020
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

  • Disability

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 18, RLPR

      Primary Subject: Suspension, Disbarment, Probation, Disability

      Secondary Subject: DisbarmentSuspension

      August 1, 2009
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

  • Disbarment

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 18, RLPR

      Primary Subject: Suspension, Disbarment, Probation, Disability

      Secondary Subject: DisbarmentSuspension

      August 1, 2009
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

  • Disciplinary cases
  • Disciplinary System

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Disclosures

      August 1, 2022
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility

      July 1, 2017
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.16, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Client Files and Property

      September 1, 2015
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 8(d), RLPR

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Ethics Complaints, Investigations and ProsecutionsInvestigations and ProsecutionsPrivate Discipline

      February 1, 2015
      Siama Y. Chaudhary

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Summary of Public Disciplinary Cases

      February 1, 2015
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Budget/Funding/Cost of Disciplinary System

      January 1, 2015
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: District Ethics Committees

      April 1, 2014
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Disciplinary Cases

      March 1, 2013
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Probable Cause Hearings

      May 27, 2012
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 8(a), RLPR

      Secondary Rule: Rule 25, RLPRRule 8.1(b), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Responding to Discipline ComplaintInvestigation and Prosecution of Discipline ComplaintCooperation NonCooperationEthical Investigative PracticesConfidentiality and Disclosure

      April 1, 2012
      Kevin T. Slator

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      January 1, 2012
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: General/Purpose of Disciplinary System

      September 1, 2010
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: General/Purpose of Disciplinary System

      July 1, 2010
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.8(f)(1), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.0(c), MRPCRule 1.4, MRPCRule 1.5(a), MRPCRule 5.3, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Gifts/GratuitiesThird PartiesAs Payor of Legal FeesCommunicationCommunication with Client

      July 1, 2009
      Cassie Hanson

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 9, RLPR

      Secondary Rule: Rule 18, RLPR

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Probable Cause HearingReinstatement

      May 27, 2009
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.1(b), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 25, RLPR

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Cooperation/Non-Cooperation

      May 1, 2009
      Siama Y. Chaudhary

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 18, RLPR

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: ReinstatementRule 18, RLPRMRPC Amendments & Proposed Amendments (2008-present)

      September 1, 2008
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.5, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPCRule 8.5(a), MRPCRule 8.5(b)(2), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Disciplinary CasesChoice of Law Disciplinary AuthorityMulti-Jurisdictional PracticeCrossing State Lines

      September 1, 2008
      Robin J. Crabb

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: 2008 Supreme Court Advisory Committee ReportAdvisory CommitteesExpunctionProbable Cause HearingsMRPC Amendments & Proposed Amendments (2008-present)

      July 1, 2008
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule1.06, MN Client Security Board

      Secondary Rule: Rule 2.01, MN Client Security BoardRule 2.02, MN Client Security BoardRule 3.17, MN Client Security Board

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Client Security Board & FundFunding of OLPR/CSBOLPR/CSBBackground/GeneralHistory & Development

      July 1, 2008
      Julie E. Bennett

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 12(d), RLPR

      Secondary Rule: Rule 8.3(a), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Professional ObligationsDuty to Report MisconductSelf-Report of MisconductMitigation & AggravationReciprocal DisciplineDuty to Self-Report MisconductAdvisory Opinion Service

      May 1, 2008
      Julie E. Bennett

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Reports & ReviewsWebsiteCriminal or Fraudulent Client Conduct

      February 1, 2008
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: General/Purpose of Disciplinary SystemSolo & Small-Firm Practitioners

      December 1, 2007
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Attorney Registration & CLE Requirements

      November 1, 2007
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Attorney Registration & CLE Requirements

      October 1, 2007
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 3.2, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Disciplinary Cases

      August 1, 2007
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: DisbarmentAttorney Registration & CLE RequirementsChanges/PeopleSuspensionFailure to Pay Attorney Registration FeesReports & ReviewsComplaint Records

      December 1, 2006
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Overdraft Notice ProgramClient Security Board & FundSummary Dismissal GuidelinesOther JurisdictionsAuditsTrust Account ManagementProcess & ProcedureInvestigations & ProsecutionsMalpractice

      November 1, 2006
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: ABA StandardsEthics Complaints, Investigations & ProsecutionsGeneral/Purpose of Disciplinary SystemInvestigations & ProsecutionsMitigation & Aggravation of DisciplineMental Health IssuesSelf-Report

      October 1, 2006
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.1(b), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 25, RLPR

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Cooperation/Non-Cooperation

      October 1, 2006
      Patrick R. Burns

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Lawyers Board PanelsVolunteerismOLPR/LPRB

      June 1, 2006
      Betty M. Shaw

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Access to Disciplinary SystemPrior DisciplineDisciplinary CasesDiscipline RecordsProfessional Responsibility ResourcesKnowledge of the Rules OLPR/LPRB

      April 1, 2006
      Craig D. Klausing

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 18, RLPR

      Secondary Rule: Rule 15, RLPR

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: ReinstatementDisbarmentCharacter and Moral ChangeAlcohol/Chemical Dependency & Depression

      August 1, 2005
      Betty M. Shaw

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 19, RLPR

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPCRule 1.4, MRPCRule 8(d)(2), RLPRRule 20(a)(2), RLPR

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Prior DisciplineDiscipline RecordsMitigation & Aggravation

      August 1, 2005
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Integrity of the Profession

      March 1, 2004
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.3, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Duty to Self-Report Misconduct

      September 1, 2003
      Charles E. Lundberg

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 20, RLPR

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Confidentiality and Disclosure

      February 1, 2003
      Charles E. Lundberg

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 11, RLPR

      Secondary Rule: Rule 18, RLPRRules 2, 3, 5, 7 and 11(E), Rules for Admission to the Bar

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Attorney ResignationFailure to Pay Lawyer Registration FeeRestricted StatusReinstatement

      January 1, 2003
      Betty M. Shaw

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Assumption of Responsibility

      July 1, 2002
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Client Security Board and Fund

      May 27, 2002
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

      Secondary Subject: Client Security Board and Fund

      July 1, 2001
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

  • Disciplinary System/District Ethics Committees

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: Disciplinary SystemVolunteerism

      Primary Subject: Disciplinary System/District Ethics Committees

      December 1, 2011
      Judith M. Rush

      Bench and Bar

  • Discipline Records

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Primary Subject: Discipline Records

      Secondary Subject: Prior Discipline

      August 1, 2013
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

  • Documents & Testimony

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.3(a), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 5.3(c)(2)Rule 8.4(d)

      Primary Subject: False notarization, Documents & Testimony

      Secondary Subject: Maintaining Proper Office ProceduresOf Non-AttorneysSupervision

      January 1, 2014
      Kevin T. Slator

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • Ex Parte Contacts
  • False notarization

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.3(a), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 5.3(c)(2)Rule 8.4(d)

      Primary Subject: False notarization, Documents & Testimony

      Secondary Subject: Maintaining Proper Office ProceduresOf Non-AttorneysSupervision

      January 1, 2014
      Kevin T. Slator

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • Fees

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.5, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: 1.8 and 1.15

      Primary Subject: Fees

      January 1, 2020
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.5(b), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Fees

      Secondary Subject: Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct

      November 1, 2014
      Patrick R. Burns

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.5(b), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.15(j)

      Primary Subject: Fees

      Secondary Subject: Trust Accounts

      December 1, 2013
      Craig D. Klausing

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.8(f), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Fees

      Secondary Subject: Fee agreements

      July 1, 2013
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.5(a), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.8(e), MRPCRule 1.8(e)(1) and (2), MRPCRule 1.16, MRPCRule 1.16(d), MRPCRule 1.15(c)(5), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Fees

      Secondary Subject: Reasonableness of FeesRetainers and Advance Client Payments

      November 1, 2012
      Joshua H. Brand

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.5, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.5(b), MRPCRule 1.5(c), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Fees

      Secondary Subject: Fee DisputesFee Splitting and Referral Fees

      March 1, 2011
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.5, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Fees

      Secondary Subject: None

      November 1, 2009
      Patrick R. Burns

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.5(a), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Fees

      Secondary Subject: ReasonablenessFee AgreementsFee CollectionFee Disputes

      June 1, 2009
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.5(b), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.15(c), MRPCRule 1.16(d), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Fees

      Secondary Subject: Nonrefundable RetainersRetainers & Advance Client PaymentFee AgreementsImproper Client Billing

      February 1, 2009
      Kent A. Gernander

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.15, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.15(a), MRPCRule 1.15(j), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Fees

      Secondary Subject: Credit Card PaymentsAdvisory Opinion SummariesTrust Accounts/IOLTAImproper Client Billing

      December 1, 2007
      Patrick R. Burns

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.5(b), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: No 15 (repealed), LPRB Opinions

      Primary Subject: Fees

      Secondary Subject: Retainers & Advance Client PaymentNonrefundable RetainersOp. 15 (repealed) Advance Fee Payments & Non-Refundable RetainersTrust Accounts/IOLTA

      May 1, 2007
      Patrick R. Burns

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.5(e), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Fees

      Secondary Subject: Fee Splitting/Referral Fees

      February 1, 2007
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPCRule 1.7, MRPCRule 1.9, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Fees

      Secondary Subject: Fee Splitting/Referral FeesConfidentiality/Disclosure

      September 1, 2002
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.15, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPCRule 8.4(d), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Fees

      Secondary Subject: Liens on Client Files/PropertyAttorney-Client RelationshipFormer ClientsConflicts of InterestFee DisputesLiens, Mortgages & Security InterestsSuing Client to CollectUnpaid Fees

      October 1, 2001
      Candice M. Hojan

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • Harassment and attorney ethics

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(g), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: 8.4h

      Primary Subject: Harassment and attorney ethics

      Secondary Subject: Harassment and attorney ethics

      January 1, 2018
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

  • Investigations & Prosecutions

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Primary Subject: Investigations & Prosecutions

      Secondary Subject: OLPR/LPRBEthics Complaints, Investigations & Prosecutions

      October 1, 2011
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

  • Judges

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Primary Subject: Judges

      Secondary Subject: Judicial RulesJudicial Elections

      November 1, 2012
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 3.3(d), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 3.4(c), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Judges

      Secondary Subject: Ex Parte ContactsCommunication - Ex Parte Contacts

      February 1, 2000
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • Law Firms/Lawyers

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.4, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Law Firms/Lawyers

      January 1, 2021
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.1 and Rule 5.3

      Secondary Rule: 5.3

      Primary Subject: Law Firms/Lawyers

      Secondary Subject: Supervision

      December 1, 2019
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.8, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Law Firms/Lawyers

      Secondary Subject: Hiring a Suspended or Disbarred Attorney

      August 1, 2010
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.16, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.16(d), MRPCRule 1.16(e), MRPCRule 1.16(f), MRPCRule 1.16(g), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Law Firms/Lawyers

      Secondary Subject: Dissolution

      May 27, 2010
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.8, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 5.5, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Law Firms/Lawyers

      Secondary Subject: Hiring a Suspended or Disbarred AttorneyUnauthorized Practice of LawNon-AttorneysRestricted StatusMaintaining Proper Office ProceduresSupervision

      September 27, 2006
      Julie E. Bennett

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.17, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Law Firms/Lawyers

      Secondary Subject: Sale of Law PracticeProfessional Firms, Corporations and Business Entities

      November 1, 2004
      Betty M. Shaw

      Bench and Bar

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Law Firms/Lawyers

      Secondary Subject: Supervision

      May 1, 2004
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • Lawyer as Neutral
  • Lawyer Assistance Program/LCL

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.3(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Lawyer Assistance Program/LCL

      Secondary Subject: Mental Health IssuesAlcoholism & Chemical DependencyAlcohol/Chemical Dependency & Depression

      May 27, 2007
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPCRule 1.4, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Lawyer Assistance Program/LCL

      Secondary Subject: Disability/Disability Inactive StatusCompetence - Absence, Disability, or Death of AttorneyMental Health Issues

      December 1, 2004
      Cassie Hanson

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • LPRB Opinion 21

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.4, MRPC

      Primary Subject: LPRB Opinion 21

      July 1, 2019
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

  • LPRB Opinions

      Primary Rule: Generally, LPRB Opinions

      Primary Subject: LPRB Opinions

      Secondary Subject: Communication with ClientsDisciplinary System - Ethics OpinionsRepresentation See also Malpractice Criminal or Fraudulent Client Conduct

      May 1, 2015
      Siama Y. Chaudhary

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: LPRB Opinions

      Secondary Subject: Op. 21 A Lawyer's Duty to Consult with a Client About the Lawyer's Own MalpracticeOp. 9 (repealed) Maintenance of Books & RecordsOp. 7 (repealed) Indebtedness Incurred for Professional Services

      November 1, 2009
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.8(i), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.5(e), MRPCRule 1.7, MRPCRule 1.10, MRPCRule 2.2, MRPCRule 4.2, MRPCRule 7.1, MRPCRule 7.2, MRPC

      Primary Subject: LPRB Opinions

      Secondary Subject: Amendments (2005), MRPCAmendments to Rule 7, MRPCAmendment to Appendix 1, MRPCConflicts of InterestFee Splitting/Referral FeesAdvertisingCommunication

      August 1, 2006
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: LPRB Op.No. 14 (repealed)

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: LPRB Opinions

      Secondary Subject: LPRB Op. No. 14 (repealed) Attorney Liens on Client Homesteads

      May 27, 2003
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Generally, LPRB Opinions

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: LPRB Opinions

      Secondary Subject: Opinion 10 (repealed)Opinion 16 (repealed)Opinion 21 (repealed)Opinion 22 (repealed)

      December 1, 2002
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Generally, LPRB Opinions

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: LPRB Opinions

      Secondary Subject: Opinion Summaries

      November 1, 2002
      Charles B. Bateman

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: LPRB Opinions

      Secondary Subject: Force of LPRB OpinionsOpinion 13, Copying Costs of Client Files and Property

      May 27, 2001
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: LPRB Op.No. 18 (repealed)

      Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(a) and (c), MRPC

      Primary Subject: LPRB Opinions

      Secondary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of JusticeMisrepresentation and Dishonesty

      October 1, 2000
      Candice M. Hojan

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.16(e), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: LPRB Opinions

      Secondary Subject: Op. 13 - Copying Costs of Client Files & Property

      June 1, 2000
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • Malpractice
  • Mentoring within law firms/lawyers
  • MRPC

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: Rule 3.7, MRPCRule 3.8, MRPCRule 3.9, MRPC

      Primary Subject: MRPC

      Secondary Subject: Knowledge of the Rules

      July 1, 2011
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.12, MRPCRule 2.4, MRPC

      Primary Subject: MRPC

      Secondary Subject: knowledge of the Rules

      April 1, 2011
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Appendix 1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Generally, LPRB Opinions

      Primary Subject: MRPC

      Secondary Subject: OLPR/LPRBProcess & ProcedureLawyers Board OpinionsAmendment to Appendix 1, MRPCLPRB OpinionsGenerallyElectronic Transfer of FundsAmendments (2008), MRPCProcessTrust Accounts/IOLTA

      August 1, 2008
      Siama Y. Chaudhary

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPCRule 1.3, MRPCRule 1.4, MRPCRule 1.15, MRPCRule 3.1, MRPCRule 3.4(d), MRPCRule 3.4(b), MRPCRule 3.7(a), MRPCRule 4.1, MRPCRule 4.2, MRPCRule 7.1, MRPC

      Primary Subject: MRPC

      Secondary Subject: Professional ObligationsObligations & Prohibitions of the MRPC

      September 1, 2007
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.10(b), MRPCRule 1.13, MRPCRule 1.15, MRPCRule 1.6(b), MRPCRule 1.7, MRPCRule 3.3, MRPCRule 3.8(e), MRPCRule 4.2, MRPCRule 4.4, MRPCRule 5.4, MRPC Rule 5.5, MRPCRule 7.4(d), MRPCRule 8.4, MRPCRule 8.5, MRPC

      Primary Subject: MRPC

      Secondary Subject: OLPR/LPRBAttorney-Client RelationshipClientsCommunicationConfidentialityConflicts of InterestFeesProfessional Obligations

      September 1, 2005
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen and William J. Wernz

      Bench and Bar

  • Multi-Jurisdictional Practice

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.5, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Multi-Jurisdictional Practice

      January 1, 2013
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Multi-Jurisdictional Practice

      Secondary Subject: None

      March 27, 2005
      William J. Wernz

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.5, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Multi-Jurisdictional Practice

      Secondary Subject: Crossing State LinesUnauthorized Practice of LawMulti-Jurisdictional Practice

      October 1, 2000
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

  • No Specific Primary Subject

      Secondary Rule: 1.1, 1.6, 1.6(b)(11), 1.6(c), 7.3, 8.4(g)

      Primary Subject: No Specific Primary Subject

      Secondary Subject: Proposed or new comments to the MRPC

      September 1, 2014
      Kevin T. Slator

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 3.4(e), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: No Specific Primary Subject

      Secondary Subject: None

      April 1, 2010
      Cassie Hanson

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: No Specific Primary Subject

      Secondary Subject: None

      March 1, 2010
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: No Specific Primary Subject

      Secondary Subject: None

      February 1, 2010
      Siama Y. Chaudhary

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • OLPR/LPRB

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: Background/GeneralComplaint Records

      November 1, 2015
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: General/Purpose of Disciplinary System

      October 1, 2013
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      May 27, 2013
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: History and Development

      January 1, 2011
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: Reports and Reviews

      December 1, 2010
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 21, RLPR

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: Website

      March 1, 2010
      Timothy M. Burke

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: Background/GeneralChanges/PeopleGeneral/Purpose of Disciplinary System

      June 27, 2006
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: History & DevelopmentBackground/General

      February 1, 2006
      Kent A. Gernander and Chuck Lundberg

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: Changes/PeopleHistory & Development

      December 1, 2005
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: Complaint RecordsDisbarmentDisciplinary SystemReports & Reviews

      July 1, 2005
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: Access to OLPRAdvising ClientsConflicts of InterestRepresentation

      October 1, 2004
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: Functions of OLPR/LPRB

      July 1, 2004
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: Functions of OLPR/LPRB

      February 1, 2004
      Charles E. Lundberg

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: Advisory OpinionsAdvisory Opinion Summaries

      August 1, 2003
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: Background/General

      March 1, 2003
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: Changes/People

      October 1, 2002
      Charles E. Lundberg

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

      Secondary Subject: Changes/People

      September 1, 2002
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

  • Private Discipline
  • Private Reprimand Articles

      Primary Subject: Private Reprimand Articles

      Secondary Subject: Advertising/SolicitationCommunication/Cell phones, email & internet/w/represented partyFees/Fee agreements/retainers & Advance client payment

      February 1, 2016
      Timothy M. Burke

      Bench and Bar

  • Probation
  • Professional Firms

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 5.5, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Professional Firms, Corporations & Business Entities

      Secondary Subject: FilingsDissolution of Professional Firms, etc.Professional Firms ActMulti-Disciplinary Practice

      February 1, 2006
      Cassie Hanson

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.4, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Professional Firms, Corporations & Business Entities

      Secondary Subject: Multidisciplinary Practice

      October 1, 2001
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.5, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Professional Firms, Corporations & Business Entities

      Secondary Subject: Law FirmsUnauthorized Practice of LawMultidisciplinary Practice

      September 1, 2000
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

  • Professional Obligations

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.1

      Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

      July 1, 2023
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.2(a)Rule 1.4Rule 1.4(a)(3) and (4)Rule 1.4(b)

      Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

      September 1, 2021
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.4Rule 1.5

      Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

      April 1, 2021
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.3Rule 1.4Rule 1.6

      Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

      July 27, 2020
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(b), MRPCRule 8.4(d), MRPCRule 8.4(h), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

      Secondary Subject: Conduct Outside the Practice of Law

      July 1, 2011
      Kevin Slator

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

      Secondary Subject: Attorney Registration and CLE Requirements

      May 27, 2011
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 6.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 2, Rules on Lawyer Registration

      Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

      Secondary Subject: Attorney Registration & CLE RequirementsLegal Services/Legal Assistance OrganizationsPro BonoWork & Services

      December 1, 2009
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 12, RLPR

      Secondary Rule: Rule 21, RLPRRule 8.4(b), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

      Secondary Subject: Character and Moral ChangeMinnesota Rules of Professional ConductDisciplinary Cases

      October 1, 2009
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.3, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

      Secondary Subject: Duty to Report Misconduct

      March 1, 2009
      Craig D. Klausing

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

      Secondary Subject: Character and Moral ChangeCivility of AttorneysDecorum

      December 1, 2008
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 3.3, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.0(n), MRPCRule 1.2(a), MRPCRule 3.3(b), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

      Secondary Subject: Candor to the CourtCriminal or Fraudulent Client ConductDisclosure of ConfidencesFraud or Deception by ClientPerjuryCommunication

      March 1, 2006
      Patrick R. Burns

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.3, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

      Secondary Subject: Duty to Report MisconductAttorney-Client PrivilegeDisclosure of Confidences

      December 1, 2001
      Mary L. Galvin

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.15, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Lawyers Board Opinion 13Rule 8.4(d), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

      Secondary Subject: Court OrdersRepresentation - Declining, Termination or Withdrawing Client Files and PropertyDuties Upon Withdrawal-TerminationSafekeeping of Client Files and PropertyOpinions of the Lawyers Board - Opinion 13 Copying Costs

      July 1, 2000
      Mary L. Galvin

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • Prosecutors
  • Public Services

      Primary Rule: Rule 6.1, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.15, MRPCRule 5.4, MRPCRule 6.5, MRPCRule 7.2, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Public Services

      Secondary Subject: Legal Services/Legal Assistance OrganizationsPro BonoWork & ServicesVolunteerismFee Splitting/Referral FeesInterest/Interest-Bearing Accounts

      September 1, 2006
      Patrick R. Burns

      Bench and Bar

  • Reinstatement

      Primary Rule: Rule 18, RLPR

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Reinstatement

      Secondary Subject: Resignation

      May 1, 2011
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • Representation

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.16, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Representation

      November 1, 2014
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 2.1, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Representation

      Secondary Subject: Communication with ClientsConflicts of InterestLimited Scope Legal Assistance

      July 1, 2012
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 4.3, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Representation

      Secondary Subject: Dealing with Unrepresented Person

      December 1, 2011
      Robin J. Crabb

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.4, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Representation

      Secondary Subject: Declining, Terminating, or Withdrawing from RepresentationFailure to CommunicateCommunication with ClientDisciplinary SystemDisciplinary CasesDuties Upon Withdrawal/Termination

      February 1, 2008
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.16(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPCRule 1.16(d), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Representation

      Secondary Subject: Mandatory & Permissive WithdrawalAdvising ClientsFormer ClientsLimited Scope Legal AssistanceClient Files & PropertyDeclining, Terminating or Withdrawing from RepresentationCompetenceDuties Upon Withdrawal/Termination

      January 1, 2006
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.13(a), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPCRule 1.7(b), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Representation

      Secondary Subject: Counsel for Corporation/Business EntityConflicts of InterestCorporations/Business EntitiesPersonal/Financial Interest in Client MatterDisciplinary SystemEthics Opinions

      July 1, 2005
      Cassie Hanson

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.2, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPCRule 1.2(b), MRPCRule 1.4, MRPCRule 1.8, MRPCRule 4.2, MRPCRule 1.0, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Representation

      Secondary Subject: Limiting Scope of RepresentationCommunication with Client

      February 1, 2005
      Patrick R. Burns

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.16(d), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Representation

      Secondary Subject: Competence

      December 1, 2004
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.15(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.16(d), MRPCRule 1.1, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Representation

      Secondary Subject: Safekeeping of Client PropertyReferrals/Fee Splitting

      November 1, 2003
      Cassie Hanson

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.16, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Representation

      Secondary Subject: Minnesota Rules on Lawyers Professional Responsibility

      November 1, 2002
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.16(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.4, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Representation

      Secondary Subject: Client Files and PropertyCommunication with Client

      January 1, 2001
      Martin A. Cole

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.2, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Representation

      Secondary Subject: Limiting Scope of Representation

      December 1, 2000
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

  • Rule changes in other jurisdictions
  • Safekeeping of client property
  • Subpoenas
  • Succession planning
  • Suspension

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 18, RLPR

      Primary Subject: Suspension, Disbarment, Probation, Disability

      Secondary Subject: DisbarmentSuspension

      August 1, 2009
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

  • Third Parties

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.8(f), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.15(a), MRPC Rule 1.16(d), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Third Parties

      Secondary Subject: As Payor of Legal Fees Third Party Funds Conflicts of Interest Avoiding the Potential for Consent/Waiver

      February 1, 2005
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 4.4(a), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Third Parties

      Secondary Subject: Communciations With Third Parties Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice Harassment, Embarrassment, Discrimination

      August 1, 2001
      Timothy M. Burke

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 3.5, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Third Parties

      Secondary Subject: JurorsCommunication With Jurors

      April 1, 2000
      Martin A. Cole

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • Threatening criminal prosecution
  • Trust Accounts/IOLTA

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.15, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.15(j), MRPC Rule 1.15(k), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Trust Accounts/IOLTA

      Secondary Subject: Trust Account Management Professional Obligations

      August 1, 2012
      Patrick R. Burns

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.15, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Trust Accounts/IOLTA

      Secondary Subject: Representation Professional Obligations

      August 1, 2011
      Julie E. Bennett

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.15, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.15(a), MRPC Rule 1.15(c), MRPC Rule 1.5(b), MRPC Rule 1.5(c), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Trust Accounts/IOLTA

      Secondary Subject: Trust Account Books and Records Fees

      November 1, 2010
      Patrick R. Burns

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.15, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Trust Accounts/IOLTA

      Secondary Subject: Internet Scams Safekeeping of Client Property Maintaining Proper Office Procedures

      June 1, 2010
      Julie E. Bennett

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 27, RLPR

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Trust Accounts/IOLTA

      Secondary Subject: Succession Planning

      April 1, 2010
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Trust Accounts/IOLTA

      Secondary Subject: Electronic Transfer of Funds Fraudulent Transfers Fraudulent or Deceptive Use of Funds Concealing Personal Funds Internet Scams

      February 1, 2009
      Patrick R. Burns

      Minnesota Lawyer

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.15(h), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.15(i), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Trust Accounts/IOLTA

      Secondary Subject: Books & Records

      April 1, 2007
      Martin A. Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.15, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Trust Accounts/IOLTA

      Secondary Subject: Safekeeping Overdraft Notice Program Trust Account Management

      April 1, 2006
      Betty M. Shaw

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.15, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: Trust Accounts/IOLTA

      Secondary Subject: Interest/Interest-Bearing Accounts

      December 1, 2000
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • Trusteeships

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.2(a), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.16, MRPC Rule 1.4, MRPC

      Primary Subject: Trusteeships

      Secondary Subject: Scope of Representation. Allocation of Authority Between Lawyer and Client.

      May 1, 2010
      Kevin T. Slator

      Minnesota Lawyer

  • Unprofessional Relationships with Clients

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.8(j), MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPC Rule 1.7(a)(2), MRPC Rule 8.4(a), MRPC

      Primary Subject: Unprofessional Relationships with Clients

      August 1, 2023
      Susan M. Humiston

      Bench and Bar

  • Unrepresented persons
  • UPL

      Primary Rule: Rule 5.5, MRPC

      Primary Subject: UPL

      Secondary Subject: Hiring a Suspended or Disbarred Attorney

      September 1, 2012
      Martin Cole

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 8.5, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 5.1, MRPC Rule 5.5, MRPC

      Primary Subject: UPL

      Secondary Subject: In-House Counsel Multi-Jurisdictional Practice Crossing State Lines

      November 1, 2005
      Kenneth L. Jorgensen and Margaret Fuller Corneille

      Bench and Bar

      Primary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPC

      Secondary Rule: Rule 1.13, MRPC

      Primary Subject: UPL

      Secondary Subject: Multi-Jurisdictional Practice

      April 1, 2002
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar

  • US Constitution

      Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

      Secondary Rule: None

      Primary Subject: US Constitution

      Secondary Subject: First Amendment/Freedom of Speech

      November 1, 2001
      Edward J. Cleary

      Bench and Bar