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In Re Petition for Disciplinary Action Against Varriano

Supreme Court of Minnesota

Decided September 4, 2008No. A07-354PublishedCited by 29 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

2Per curiam

The Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility charged respondent Richard D. Varriano with trust account violations, failure to enter into written retainer agreements and provide settlement statements, improperly providing financial assistance to a client, representing two different clients despite an unconsented-to conflict of interest, and reciprocal discipline for violations determined by the North Dakota Supreme Court. The referee assigned to hear the case found multiple violations of the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct, and recommended an indefinite suspension, with…

3Cases cited19 opinions

  1. In Re Disciplinary Action Against OberhauserSupreme Court of Minnesota · 2004
  2. In Re Disciplinary Action Against LochowSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1991
  3. In Re Petition for Disciplinary Action Against WestbySupreme Court of Minnesota · 2002
  4. In Re Disciplinary Action Against WentzellSupreme Court of Minnesota · 2003
  5. In Re Disciplinary Action Against HaugenSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1996

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4Cited by29 opinions

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