Disciplinary Board v. Ward
Docket No. 20150337
Oral Argument:
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 9:30am
Docket Info
- Title
- In the Matter of the Application for
Disciplinary Action Against Michael Ward,
A Member of the Bar of the
State of North Dakota
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court, Petitioner
v.
Michael Ward, Respondent - Case Type
- DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING-Lawyer : DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS (Civil)
- Appeal From
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Case No. 5694-W-1406
2016 ND 113881 N.W.2d 206
Oral Argument
3/8/2016
Highlight
The Supreme Court defers to the Disciplinary Board's findings on the credibility of a witness.
A lawyer who has withdrawn or has been discharged by the client has a duty to surrender promptly all papers and other property to which the client is entitled.
Injury or potential injury warranting suspension may include a client suffering monetary losses or incurring additional costs when forced to hire another lawyer to handle the matter.
Briefs
| Filing Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2016 | PETITIONER BRIEF (PDF) | |
| 02/01/2016 | RESPONDENT BRIEF (PDF) |
(Note: Attachments may not be available for recently filed cases and/or confidential documents.)
| Seq. # | Filing Date | Description | Attachment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11/23/2015 | REPORT OF DISCIPLINARY BOARD/HEARING BODY | |
| 2 | 11/24/2015 | DISCIPLINARY BOARD SECRETARY SERVED REPORT | |
| 3 | 12/07/2015 | AMENDED REPORT OF DISCIPLINARY BOARD/HEARING BODY | |
| 4 | 12/07/2015 | DISCIPLINARY BOARD SECRETARY SERVED AMENDED REPORT | |
| 5 | 12/28/2015 | EXCEPTIONS TO FINDINGS BY RESPONDENT | |
| 6 | 12/28/2015 | E-FILED EXCEPTIONS | |
| 7 | 12/29/2015 | CERTIFICATE OF RECORD DATED DECEMBER 29, 2015 (ENTRY NOS. 1-36) | |
| 8 | 02/01/2016 | PETITIONER BRIEF (PDF) | |
| 9 | 02/01/2016 | E-FILED BRIEF (PDF) | |
| 10 | 02/01/2016 | PETITIONER APPENDIX | |
| 11 | 02/01/2016 | E-FILED APPENDIX | |
| 12 | 02/01/2016 | RESPONDENT BRIEF (PDF) | |
| 13 | 02/01/2016 | E-FILED BRIEF | |
| 14 | 02/01/2016 | RESPONDENT APPENDIX | |
| 15 | 02/01/2016 | E-FILED APPENDIX | |
| 16 | 02/03/2016 | Received 7 copies of the PTB from Central Duplicating | |
| 17 | 02/03/2016 | Received 6 copies of the PT appendix from Central Duplicating | |
| 18 | 02/03/2016 | Received the non-substantive correction to the Respontent Brief and appendix | |
| 19 | 02/04/2016 | Received $25 e-filing surcharge and $170 overage fee for appendix (Receipt #24224) | |
| 20 | 02/05/2016 | Received 7 copies of the RPB from Central Duplicating | |
| 21 | 02/05/2016 | Received 6 copies of the Respondent's Appendix from Central Duplicating | |
| 22 | 02/16/2016 | NOTICE OF ORAL ARGUMENT SENT | |
| 23 | 03/08/2016 | APPEARANCES: Ryan A. Heintz; Kara J. Johnson; Ronald H. McLean; Ian McLean | |
| 24 | 03/08/2016 | ARGUED: Ryan A. Heintz; Ronald H. McLean | |
| 25 | 03/08/2016 | ORAL ARGUMENT WEBCAST | |
| 26 | 06/09/2016 | DISPOSITION | |
| 27 | 06/09/2016 | UNANIMOUS OPINION : Per Curiam | View |
| 28 | 06/09/2016 | 2 month suspension effective July 1, 2016; discipline costs of $8,284.78 | |
| 29 | 06/09/2016 | Opinion sent to District Court Judges, Clerks, etc. | |
| 30 | 06/09/2016 | Order/Judgment Sent to Parties | |
| 31 | 06/10/2016 | Summary e-mailed to Minot Daily News and SBAND | |
| 32 | 06/15/2016 | Received $8,284.78 for payment of costs (Receipt #24477) | |
| 33 | 06/15/2016 | Rule 6.3 Affidavit and Proof of Compliance | |
| 34 | 06/21/2016 | Affidavit of Publication - Minot Daily News | |
| 35 | 09/01/2016 | Affidavit of Compliance under N.D.R. Lawyer Discipl. 4.5 | |
| 36 | 09/01/2016 | ORDER OF REINSTATEMENT - Effective 08/01/2016 | |
| 37 | 09/01/2016 | Order/Judgment Sent to Parties |