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February 24, 2016
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IN SUPREME COURT
A15-0999
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against
Jonathan C. Lewis, a Minnesota Attorney,
Registration No. 0172017.
ORDER
The Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility has filed a
petition for disciplinary action alleging that respondent Jonathan C. Lewis committed
professional misconduct warranting public discipline-namely, failing to diligently
represent a client, failing to communicate with a client, and failing to cooperate with the
disciplinary system. See Minn. R. Prof. Conduct 1.3, 1.4, and 8.l(b); Rule 25, Rules on
Lawyers Professional Responsibility (RLPR). Respondent did not respond to the petition.
On July 16, 2015, the Director moved for summary relief pursuant to Rule 13(b),
RLPR. On August 12, 2015, we issued an order deeming the allegations in the petition
admitted. See Rule 13(b), RLPR. The parties were invited to submit briefs on the
appropriate discipline to be imposed; however, only the Director filed a brief on the issue
of the appropriate discipline.
Based upon all the files, records, and proceedings herein,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. Respondent Jonathan C. Lewis is indefinitely suspended from the practice of
law, effective 14 days from the date of the filing of this order, with no right to petition for
reinstatement for 6 months.
2. Respondent shall comply with Rule 26, RLPR (requiring notice of
suspension to clients, opposing counsel, and tribunals), and shall pay $900 in costs pursuant
to Rule 24, RLPR.
3. Respondent may petition for reinstatement pursuant to Rule 18(a)-( d), RLPR.
Reinstatement is conditioned on successful completion of the professional responsibility
portion of the state bar examination and satisfaction of continuing legal education
requirements pursuant to Rule 18( e), RLPR.
Dated: February 24, 2016 BY THE COURT:
David R. Stras
Associate Justice
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