Matter of Reciprocal Discipline of Matson

2017 ND 222

In the Matter of the Reciprocal Discipline of Jesse D. Matson, a Person Admitted to the Bar of the State of North Dakota

No. 20170305

Recommendation for Reciprocal Discipline.
DISBARMENT ORDERED.
Per Curiam.

[¶1] On August 9, 2017, the Disciplinary Board notified the Supreme Court under N.D.R. Lawyer Discipl. 4.4(D) that it was recommending the reciprocal discipline of Jesse D. Matson, a person admitted to the bar of North Dakota.

[¶2] Matson was disbarred June 19, 2017. See Disciplinary Board v. Matson, 2017 ND 149, 897 N.W.2d 11.

[¶3] The record reflects that the Supreme Court of Minnesota filed its Order on January 18, 2017, disbarring Matson for misappropriation of client funds, failure to safe keep property, improper fee agreements, dishonesty, neglectful communication, communication failure, and noncooperation with a disciplinary proceeding.

[¶4] The record reflects that no current address is known for Matson. In an affidavit filed by Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, efforts to locate and serve Matson were outlined. Therefore, service was made on the Clerk of the Supreme Court under Admission to Practice R. 1. On May 10, 2017, Disciplinary Counsel served notice under N.D.R. Lawyer Discipl. 4.4(B) that a certified copy of an order of discipline entered by the Supreme Court of Minnesota was received. The notice informed Matson he had 30 days to file any claim that imposition of the identical discipline in North Dakota would be unwarranted and the reasons for the claim. No response was received from Matson.

[¶5] The Disciplinary Board considered the matter. On August 9, 2017, the Board recommended Matson be disbarred.

[¶6] The Court considered the matter, and

[¶7] ORDERED, that Matson is DISBARRED from the practice of law in North Dakota, effective immediately.

[¶8] IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that Matson must comply with N.D.R. Lawyer Discipl. 6.3 regarding notice.

[¶9] IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that reinstatement is governed by N.D.R. Lawyer Discipl. 4.5.

[¶10] Gerald W. VandeWalle, C.J.
Jerod E. Tufte
Daniel J. Crothers
Lisa Fair McEvers
Jon J. Jensen