In re Blais

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Professional Conduct Board filed February 18, 1997, and approval thereof, it is hereby ordered that Norman R. Blais, Esq. be publicly reprimanded for the reasons set forth on pages 3-10 of the board’s Final Report attached *622hereto for publication as part of the order of this Court. A.O. 9, Rule 8E.

FINAL REPORT TO THE SUPREME COURT

Facts

Respondent agreed to serve as local counsel in the defense of an interstate federal drug prosecution. Lead counsel was Larry Pozner of Colorado. The defendant and mutual client was Ozzie Preiss.

Respondent agreed to provide…