In Re Disciplinary Action Against Karlsen

DISBARMENT ORDERED.

[¶ 1] On May 21, 2008, a Petition for Discipline was filed asserting Bent Karlsen was admitted to practice as an attorney in the courts of North Dakota on November 27, 2002, and his name has appeared on the roll of attorneys since that date. Effective December 31, 2006, Karlsen’s license to practice law was suspended for non-compliance with continuing legal education requirements.

[¶ 2] The Petition alleges Karlsen was the attorney for Olgun Fuat Sahin in an immigration matter. Karlsen charged Satan $1,200 for what Karlsen’s fee agreement describes as a “flat non-refundable…