In the Disciplinary Matter Involving Ward M. Merdes, Attorney.

Notice: This opinion is subject to correction before publication in the PACIFIC REPORTER. Readers are requested to bring errors to the attention of the Clerk of the Appellate Courts, 303 K Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, phone (907) 264-0608, fax (907) 264-0878, email corrections@akcourts.gov. THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF ALASKA In the Disciplinary Matter Involving ) ) Supreme Court No. S-18006 WARD M. MERDES, Attorney. ) ABA File No. 2015D084 ) ) OPINION ) ) No. 7627 – October 14, 2022 Appeal from the Alaska Bar Association Disciplinary Board. Appearances: Mark Choate, Choate Law Firm…