The petition satisfies the requirements of SCR 98(5).

Accordingly, we approve attorney Patrick L. Hinton's resignation. SCR 98(5)(a)(2). The petition is hereby granted.

It is so ORDERED.

, C.J.

Hardesty

J.

Parraguirrea

rQa J.

Douglas

J.

Cherry 0 .

Sai

Gibbons

IPCA J.

Pickering

cc: David A. Clark, Bar Counsel Kimberly K. Farmer, Executive Director, State Bar of Nevada Patrick L. Hinton Perry Thompson, Admissions Office, United States Supreme Court

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