In re: Resignation Of Billy Smith, Jr.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA

IN THE MATTER OF THE No. 85297

RESIGNATION OF BILLY SMITH, JR.,

BAR NO. 5505. FILED

SEP 26 2022 _~

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BY

IEF DEPUTY CLERK

ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR RESIGNATION

This is a joint petition by the State Bar of Nevada and attorney Billy Smith, Jr. for his resignation from the Nevada bar.

SCR 93(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 Smith; 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 93(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 93(5)(a)(2). Smith 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 93(5)(c)-(d). Finally, Smith has submitted an affidavit of compliance with SCR 115. See SCR 93(5)(e).

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The petition satisfies the requirements of SCR 93(5).

Accordingly, we approve attorney Billy Smith, Jr.’s resignation. SCR 93(5)(a)(2). The petition is hereby granted.

It is so ORDERED.

Rowe» cc: Bar Counsel, State Bar of Nevada

Billy Smith, Jr.

Executive Director

Admissions Office, United States Supreme Court

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