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STATE OF MINNESOTA December 30, 2015
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IN SUPREME COURT API'B.IAIECCJUtH
A13-2305
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against
Lynne A. Torgerson, a Minnesota Attorney,
Registration No. 208322.
ORDER
By opinion filed on October 21, 2015, the court suspended respondent Lynne A.
Torgerson from the practice of law for a minimum of 60 days, effective 14 days from the
date of the filing of the opinion. Respondent has filed an affidavit seeking reinstatement
in which she states that she has fully complied with the terms of the suspension order,
except for successful completion of the professional responsibility portion of the state bar
examination. The Director of the.Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility does not
oppose the request.
Based upon all the files, records, and proceedings herein,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. Respondent Lynne A. Torgerson is conditionally reinstated to the practice of
law, effective as of January 3, 2016, and placed on probation for a period of2 years, subject
to the following terms and conditions:
(a) Respondent shall cooperate fully with the Director's Office in its
efforts to monitor compliance with this probation. Respondent shall
promptly respond to the Director's correspondence by its due date.
Respondent shall provide the Director with a current mailing address and
shall immediately notify the Director of any change of address. Respondent
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shall cooperate with the Director's investigation of any allegations of
unprofessional conduct that may come to the Director's attention. Upon the
Director's request, respondent shall authorize the release of information and
documentation to verify compliance with the terms of this probation; and
(b) Respondent shall abide by the Minnesota Rules of Professional
Conduct.
2. By October 21, 2016, respondent shall comply with Rule 18(e)(3), Rules on
Lawyers Professional Responsibility (RLPR), by filing with the Clerk of Appellate Courts
and serving upon the Director proof of respondent's successful completion of the
professional responsibility portion of the state bar examination. Failure to do so shall result
in automatic re-suspension pending proof of successful completion of the examination,
pursuant to Rule 18(e)(3), RLPR.
Dated: December 30,2015 BY THE COURT:
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David R. Stras
Associate Justice
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