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

ERICKSTAD, Chief Justice.

This is a disciplinary proceeding brought against Cheryl L. Ellis, an attorney engaged in the practice of law at Fargo. Following formal proceedings, a hearing panel of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court recommended that Ellis' certification of admission to the bar be revoked and that she be disbarred from the practice of law in this state.

We review disciplinary proceedings against attorneys de novo on the record with the standard of proof being by clear and convincing evidence. Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court v. McKennett, 349 N.W.2d 29 (N.D.1984).…