Matter of Francovich

OPINION

By the Court,

THOMPSON, J.:

This matter is before us on petition to review recommendations of the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada that Samuel B. Francovich be suspended from the practice of law subject to reinstatement upon meeting certain conditions.1

*106Francovich accepted a $1,000 retaining fee from Frederick Maclaine, brother of Dennis Maclaine, to represent Dennis on appeal from his conviction for the possession and sale of marijuana. Dennis then was confined in the Nevada State Prison. After timely filing a notice of appeal and designation of record, Francovich wrote…