Matter of Disciplinary Action Against Quello

Upon a petition for disciplinary action filed by the Director of the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board, the Honorable Gary L. Crippen was appointed as referee to conduct the hearing. The referee recommended the disbarment of respondent attorney Allan T. Quello. We adopt the recommendation.

Respondent Allan T. Quello has been an attorney licensed to practice in this state since 1957. Although he recently hired associates to work with him, he has spent the major part of his career as a sole practitioner in Wayzata.

The petition for disciplinary action arises out of 13 complaints against…