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

Upon receiving a number of complaints alleging professional grievances against Cheryl L. Ellis, the Disciplinary Board of this court commenced formal proceedings.

A hearing before a three-member panel was scheduled for May 28, 1987. By letter of May 25, 1987, Ellis requested a continuance which she supported with a letter from her physician. Ellis did not attend the hearing, which was held as scheduled. The hearing panel denied the request for a continuance, considered evidence presented to it, made findings, found violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility, and recommended “that…