We conclude that the documentation before us demonstrates
that Shoen poses a substantial threat of serious harm to the public, and
that her immediate temporary suspension is warranted under SCR
102(4)(a). Accordingly, we hereby order attorney Lynn R. Shoen
temporarily suspended from the practice of law pending the resolution of
formal disciplinary proceedings against her.
We further conclude that Shoen's handling of funds
should be restricted. Accordingly, pursuant to SCR 102(4)(a), (b), and (c),
we impose upon Shoen the following conditions:
1. Shoen is precluded from accepting new cases and is
precluded from continuing to represent existing clients, effective
immediately upon service of this order;
2. All proceeds from Shoen's practice of law and all fees and
other funds received from or on behalf of her clients shall, from the date of
service of this order, be deposited into a trust account from which no
withdrawals may be made by Shoen except upon written approval of bar
counsel; and
3. Shoen is prohibited from withdrawing any funds from any
and all accounts in any way relating to her law practice, including but not
limited to her general and trust accounts, except upon written approval of
bar counsel.
The state bar shall immediately serve Shoen with a copy of
this order. Such service may be accomplished by personal service,
certified mail, delivery to a person of suitable age at Shoen's place of
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employment or residence, or by publication. 2 Shoen shall comply with the
provisions of SCR 115.
It is so ORDERED.
C.J.
Gibbons
Pee4 , J.
Pickering Hardesty
Parraguirre Douglas
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Cherry
cc: David A. Clark, Bar Counsel
Jeffrey A. Albregts, Chair, Southern Nevada Disciplinary Board
Kimberly K. Farmer, Executive Director, State Bar of Nevada
Lynn R. Shoen
Perry Thompson, Admissions Office, United States Supreme Court
2 When served on either Shoen or a depository in which she
maintains an account, this order shall constitute an injunction against
withdrawal of the proceeds except in accordance with the terms of this
order. See SCR 102(4)(b).
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