In re Norton

OPINION

This matter is before the Court on an application for leave to resign filed by Richard E. Norton pursuant to Rule 17-209 of the Rules Governing Discipline. SCRA 1986, 17-101 to -316 (Repl.Pamp.1991). For reasons set forth below, we grant the application to resign.

Norton is presently suspended from the practice of law for violating the terms and conditions of a previously imposed probation. See In re Norton, 112 N.M. 75, 811 P.2d 573 (1991); In re Norton, 109 N.M. 616, 788 P.2d 372 (1990). On May 13, 1991, prior to Norton’s suspension, a specification of charges was filed against Norton…