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LAWYER DISCIPLINE
NOTICE OF ORDER SUSPENDING ATTORNEY In the Matter of the Application for Disciplinary Action Against David R. Spencer, a person admitted to the Bar of the State of North Dakota No. 20240339
Effective February 27, 2025, Spencer was suspended for six months and one day. Disciplinary Bd. v. Spencer, 2025 ND 28. On October 29, 2024, disciplinary counsel moved to revoke Spencer’ s probation for failure to comply with the terms of probation and to impose further discipline. Disciplinary counsel alleged Spencer failed to submit quarterly self-monitoring reports regarding his efforts to comply with the terms of his probation; failed to participate in a monitoring program administered by RecoveryTrek; failed to participate and comply with the Lawyers Assistance Program( LAP) recommendations; and four separate district courts, in separate judicial districts, determined Spencer did not provide adequate representation, which negatively affected his clients. The motion was referred to a hearing panel, which recommended Spencer be suspended from the practice of law for six months and one day. The Supreme Court adopted the hearing panel’ s recommendation and suspended Spencer from the practice of law for six months and one day.
Call for CLE Speakers
SBAND and the North Dakota CLE Commission sponsor seminars and programs throughout the year in all sorts of formats, including live, webinars and IVNs.
We want to know about SBAND members who have ideas for topics or who are interested in being a presenter.
Contact Carrie Molander at carrie @ sband. org.
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