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Application For Resignation (SCR 98(5)) - Nevada
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Resignation Application Applicant does not have Nevada clients. *Please make sure the exhibit and page numbers stay on current page before submitting the application. 0 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 1 2 3 4 5 BEFORE THE STATE BAR OF NEVADA BOARD OF GOVERNORS IN THE MATTER OF THE RESIGNATION APPLICATION OF _______________________________ 6 Bar Number: 7 8 9 10 ) ) ) ) ) ) SCR 98(5) APPLICATION FOR RESIGNATION WHEREAS SCR 98(5) states: 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Any member of the state bar who is not actively engaged in the practice of law in this state, upon written application on a form approved by the state bar, may resign from membership in the state bar if the member: (a) has no discipline, fee dispute arbitration, or clients' security fund matters pending and (b) is current on all membership fee payments and other financial commitments relating to the member's practice of law in Nevada. Such resignation shall become effective when filed with the state bar, accepted by the board of governors, and approved by the supreme court. Attorney ____________________ , Bar Number _________submits this application requesting resignation from membership in the State Bar of Nevada and relinquishes the right to practice law in this state. Applicant verifies that, upon best information and belief, Applicant is current on all membership fee payments and other financial commitments relating to Applicant's practice of law in Nevada. (NOTE: The State Bar of Nevada retains the right of final review of Applicant's status in this regard prior to the matter being reviewed by the Board of Governors and, if applicable, referred to the Supreme Court of Nevada.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 In accordance with SCR 98(5), attached hereto are: 1. The approval of Bar Counsel, including confirmation that no discipline is pending against Applicant (Exhibit A); and 2. Verification there are no pending fee dispute arbitration or clients' security fund claims against the Applicant (Exhibit B), and 3. Verification that Applicant is current on all membership fee payments and other 7 financial commitments relating to the Applicant's practice of law in Nevada (Exhibit C). 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4. Affidavit of Compliance (Exhibit D) or Supreme Court Rule 115 (Notice of Change in License Status.) Pursuant to SCR 98(5)(b), resignation under this rule is irrevocable. By signing below, Applicant verifies and understands that: 1. Applicant may only return to the active practice of law by making application as a new admittee, subject to the provisions of Supreme Court rules and applicable law, including the requirements that Applicant: (a) Demonstrates that Applicant is of good character and is willing and able to 17 abide by the high ethical standards required of attorneys and counselors at law; and 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com (b) Takes and passes the Nevada State Bar Examination; AND 2. That as a member with no pending matter before the State Bar , Applicant is eligible to transfer to/remain in " inactive" status pursuant to SCR 98(4) and knowingly elects instead to file the instant application for resignation pursuant to § 5; 3. AND That in accordance with SCR 98(5)(c), "The state bar shall retain jurisdiction to investigate and take action with respect to matters involving a past member's conduct 1 2 3 4 prior to the member resigning from the State Bar. " 4. AND That Applicant has read and understands the appendix attached hereto entitled "Notice to Applicant of Manner of Approval." Submitted this ______ day of ______________, 2012. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 3 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com ________________________________________ *, Bar No. * ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP STATE OF ___________________) § COUNTY OF _________________ ) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ______ day of _______, 2012. ________________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC 1 2 APPENDIX: NOTICE TO APPLICANT OF MANNER OF APPROVAL 1. In accordance with SCR 98(5), this application will be brought before the State Bar 3 Board of Governors at its next regularly-scheduled meeting. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 4 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 2. Applicant will be notified of the Board's decision, in writing, at the Applicant's last-reported address of record to the State Bar. 3. If the Board approves this application, State Bar Counsel will forward the matter to the Supreme Court of Nevada for a final determination in accordance with SCR 98(5). 4. NOTE: APPLICANT'S RESIGNATION SHALL NOT BE EFFECTIVE UNLESS AND UNTIL THE SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA ENTERS AN ORDER APPROVING THE RESIGNATION. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 BEFORE THE STATE BAR OF NEVADA BOARD OF GOVERNORS IN THE MATTER OF THE RESIGNATION APPLICATION OF _______________________________ Bar Number: ) ) ) ) ) ) APPROVAL OF BAR COUNSEL Having confirmed Applicant has no pending disciplinary matters and having reviewed applicant's SCR 98(5) Application for Resignation submitted herewith and being satisfied with it, Bar Counsel hereby recommends the Supreme Court of Nevada approve Applicant's resignation under the terms and conditions set forth in SCR 98(5). DATED this ____ day of ________, 2012. STATE BAR OF NEVADA By: ________________________ DAVID A. CLARK Bar Counsel Nevada Bar No. 4443 600 East Charleston Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 (702) 382-2200 Exhibit A 5 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 BEFORE THE STATE BAR OF NEVADA BOARD OF GOVERNORS IN THE MATTER OF THE RESIGNATION APPLICATION OF _______________________________ Bar Number: ) ) ) ) ) ) STATEMENT OF FEE DISPUTE/CLIENTS' SECURITY FUND MANAGER The undersigned, in her official capacity as Manager for the State Bar Fee Dispute Arbitration and Clients' Security Fund programs, hereby confirms that there are no pending claims against the Applicant before either the Fee Dispute or Clients' Security Committees. DATED this ____ day of ________, 2012. STATE BAR OF NEVADA By: ________________________ THERESA FREEMAN Client Protection Manager 600 East Charleston Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 (702) 382-2200 Exhibit B 6 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlo
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