In Re: Resignation of George Deuel
In Re: Resignation of George Deuel
Opinion
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA
IN THE MATTER OF RESIGNATION No. 75710 OF GEORGE B. DEI.TEL, BAR NO. 2687. ED MAY !I 3 2018 ELLZAFAEI CL DY
ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR RESIGNATION
This is a joint petition by the State Bar of Nevada and attorney George B. Deuel for his resignation from the Nevada bar. SCR 98(5) provides that Nevada attorneys who are not actively practicing law in this state may resign from the state bar if certain conditions are met. The petition includes statements from state bar staff confirming that no disciplinary, fee dispute arbitration, or client security fund matters are pending against Deuel; and that he is current on all membership fee payments and other financial commitments relating to his practice of law in this state. See SCR 98(5)(a)(1)-(2). Bar counsel has recommended that the resignation be approved, and the Board of Governors has approved the application for resignation. See SCR 98(5)(a)(2). Deuel acknowledges that his resignation is irrevocable and that the state bar retains continuing jurisdiction with respect to matters involving a past member's conduct prior to resignation. See SCR 98(5)(c)-(d). Finally, Deuel has submitted an affidavit of compliance with SCR 115. See SCR 98(5)(e).
SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA
(0J 1947A - lcce0-3 The petition satisfies the requirements of SCR 98(5). Accordingly, we approve attorney George B. Deuel's resignation. SCR 98(5)(a)(2). The petition is hereby granted. It is so ORDERED.
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cc: C. Stanley Hunterton, Bar Counsel, State Bar of Nevada George B. Deuel Kimberly K. Farmer, Executive Director, State Bar of Nevada Perry Thompson, Admissions Office, U.S. Supreme Court
SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA
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