Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of the State of North Dakota v. Matson

[¶ 22] I agree with adoption of the Dis-ciplináis Board’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. Majority opinion at ¶ 13. I reluctantly agree with the sanctions because the failure to adopt the Board’s recommendations would require additional proceedings that would delay imposition of discipline.

[¶ 23] In two of the three cases before us, Matson accepted retainers. Majority opinion at ¶¶5 and 6. The Disciplinary Board found Matson and his clients agreed Matson would charge an hourly fee. Id. The Board also found the retainers were supposed to be applied toward earned fees and reimbursement…