The State Bar Association of North Dakota Spring 2014 Gavel Magazine | Page 34

LAWYER DISCIPLINE NOTICE OF DISCIPLINE OF ATTORNEY Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of the State of North Dakota, v. Sheldon A. Smith No. 5283-W-1201 A hearing panel of the Disciplinary Board reprimanded Sheldon A. Smith for violations of N.D.R. Prof. Conduct 8.4(f ). Smith represented an individual regarding a dispute with his brother concerning their father’s estate. During litigation, a motion was made by the brother to remove Smith’s client as personal representative of the estate (PR) and reinstate the brother as PR as provided for in their father’s will. Smith and the brother’s attorney entered into a stipulation and agreement in January 2011, under which the PR would be changed and the estate would pay the attorney fees and expense