In Re Disciplinary Action Against Ruhland

This case arises from a disciplinary complaint brought against respondent, Douglas A. Ruhland, alleging, among other misconduct, that he failed to pay funds to an opposing party as directed by a court order. Following the filing of a disciplinary petition by the director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility, a hearing was held on January 4-5, 1989, before a court-appointed referee. The referee issued findings of fact and conclusions of law and found that respondent’s conduct had violated Rules 8.4(c) and (d) of the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct and recommended that…