In re Disciplinary Action Against Hardwick

Because attorney Brian T. Hardwick’s conduct warrants a suspension that is not stayed, I respectfully dissent.

Upon stipulation, the North Dakota Supreme Court suspended Hardwick from the practice of law in North Dakota for 60 days, but stayed the suspension. In re Hardwick, 841 N.W.2d 427, 429-80 (N.D.2013). Now Hardwick and the Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility join in recommending that this court impose reciprocal discipline, including the identical stayed suspension.

In the stipulation before us, Hardwick admits unconditionally that he violated Minn. R. Prof.…