In Re the Discipline of Sax

This matter comes before the court on a petition for the discipline of respondent, Roger D. Sax, brought by the Director of Lawyers Professional Responsibility. The court appointed the Honorable Marquis L. Ward as referee. After a hearing, the referee filed his findings of fact and conclusions, and recommended one year of suspension with readmission on certain conditions.

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law in Minnesota in 1964 and practices in St. Paul. He also works as a real estate broker and is the chief executive officer of a manufacturing company in New Brighton.

The facts…