In Re the Discipline of Nurnberger

This is a proceeding brought by the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board for the Discipline of an attorney at law admitted to practice in the State of Minnesota.

Respondent, who practiced as a debt collection attorney, maintained a law firm trust account. During the period from 1974 to 1977, primarily as a result of acute alcoholism, he converted large sums to his personal and business use. During these three years, his average annual volume in the trust account was $750,000. Initially, Respondent returned all withdrawn funds on a monthly basis, but during 1975 he accumulated an improper…