Disciplinary Board v. Balerud
Docket No. 20040113
Oral Argument:
Argument Date & Time is not set.
Docket Info
- Title
- In the Matter of the Application for
Disciplinary Action Against Lee J.
Balerud, a Member of the Bar of
the State of North Dakota
Disciplinary Board of the Supreme
Court of North Dakota, Petitioner
v.
Lee J. Balerud, Respondent - Case Type
- DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING-Lawyer : DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS (Civil)
- Appeal From
-
Case No.
2004 ND 99679 N.W.2d 768
Highlight
Lawyer placed on disability inactive status until further order of the Court.
Briefs
| Filing Date | Description |
|---|
(Note: Attachments may not be available for recently filed cases and/or confidential documents.)
| Seq. # | Filing Date | Description | Attachment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04/26/2004 | Application for Interim Suspension - RspDue : 05/05/2004 | |
| 2 | 05/04/2004 | Letter dated May 3, 2004, from Judge Gary Holum | |
| 3 | 05/04/2004 | Letter from Paul Temanson | |
| 4 | 05/05/2004 | Faxed copy of Response to Application from Sheldon Smith | |
| 5 | 05/05/2004 | Response to Application Filed | |
| 6 | 05/07/2004 | DISPOSITION | |
| 7 | 05/07/2004 | UNANIMOUS OPINION : Per Curiam | View |
| 8 | 05/07/2004 | Lee J. Balerud is placed on disability inactive status until further order | |
| 9 | 05/07/2004 | All disciplinary proceedings against Balerud are stayed for 60 days pending receipt of an | |
| 10 | 05/07/2004 | evaluation from a licensed psychiatrist as to whether Balerud can assist in his defense, and if | |
| 11 | 05/07/2004 | if the psychiatrist does find Balerud able to assist in his defense, the evaluation shall also | |
| 12 | 05/07/2004 | also address BAlerud's mental fitness to practice law. If no timely report is received, | |
| 13 | 05/07/2004 | disciplinary proceedings will proceed. | |
| 14 | 05/07/2004 | Disciplinary Counsel promptly apply to the district court for a professional trustee under Rule 6.4 | |
| 15 | 05/07/2004 | Balerud must give notice of the Court's action to his clients under Rule 6.3 | |
| 16 | 05/07/2004 | Order Mailed to Parties, Members-Disciplinary Board, Inquiry Committee West | |
| 17 | 05/14/2004 | Copy of Order of Appointment of Prof. Trustee Under Rule 6.4, N.D.R.Lawyer Discipl. - appoint. of | |
| 18 | 05/14/2004 | Paul A. Temanson is appointed professional trustee | |
| 19 | 05/19/2004 | Affidavit of Publication - Minot Daily News | |
| 20 | 06/01/2004 | Letter dated May 28 from Paul Temanson with attach. letter giving notification to Balerud's clients | |
| 21 | 06/04/2004 | Affidavit in Compliance with N.D.R. Lawyer Discipl. 6.3 | |
| 22 | 07/06/2004 | MOTION FOR Extension of Time to Submit Psychiatrist's Report | |
| 23 | 07/07/2004 | ACTION BY SUPREME COURT (Mot/to submit report) - Granted : 08/06/2004 | |
| 24 | 07/12/2004 | Original of Ltr dated July 6, 2004 from Dr. L. Mark Bell to Sheldon Smith | |
| 25 | 08/05/2004 | Report from licensed professional pursuant to the Court's order (Confidential) | |
| 26 | 08/06/2004 | Application of Lee J. Balerud for Placement on Probationary Period to Continue Practicing Law While | |
| 27 | 08/06/2004 | Under Supervision in Lieu of Suspension; Aff. of Paul A. Temanson; Aff. of Lee Balerud | |
| 28 | 08/11/2004 | Response/clarification from licensed professional (CONFIDENTIAL) | |
| 29 | 08/11/2004 | ACTION BY SUPREME COURT (Request for Probation in lieu of suspension) - Denied | |
| 30 | 08/18/2004 | Court lifted stay to allow disciplinary matters to proceed; license status unchanged | |
| 31 | 08/18/2004 | Order Mailed to Parties, Counsel, Ronald F. Fischer | |
| 32 | 06/20/2011 | EXPUNGED - Nonpermanent record items destroyed |