- Court
- Minnesota Supreme Court
- Case number
- A23-1828
- Filed
- June 4, 2024
- Document type
- Attorney disciplinary reinstatement order
- Justice
- Margaret H. Chutich
What the court ordered
The Minnesota Supreme Court conditionally reinstated Overson following a minimum 30-day suspension. The Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility did not oppose the request.
Overson was required to provide proof by February 24, 2025 that he had successfully completed the written professional responsibility examination. Failure to provide proof would result in automatic suspension pending completion of the examination.
Why this order matters
The order illustrates how the Minnesota Supreme Court can impose conditions on an attorney’s reinstatement following professional discipline. It also identifies the role of the professional responsibility examination and Rule 18(e)(3) of the Rules on Lawyers Professional Responsibility.
Scope note: This summary describes the June 4, 2024 order only. It does not establish whether the examination requirement was subsequently completed.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
IN SUPREME COURT
A23-1828
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Paul E. Overson, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0195005.
ORDER
Page 1
In a February 23, 2024 order, we suspended respondent Paul E. Overson from the practice of law for a minimum of 30 days, effective 14 days from the date of the order.
Respondent has filed an affidavit seeking reinstatement in which he states that he has complied with the terms of our order regarding reinstatement, except for successful completion of the written examination required for admission to the practice of law by the Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners on the subject of professional responsibility. The Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility does not oppose the request.
Based upon all the files, records, and proceedings herein,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
- Respondent Paul E. Overson is conditionally reinstated to the practice of law in the State of Minnesota, subject to his successful completion of the written examination required for admission to the practice of law by the Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners on the subject of professional responsibility.
Page 2
- By February 24, 2025, respondent must file with the Clerk of the Appellate Courts and serve upon the Director proof of respondent’s successful completion of the written examination required for admission to the practice of law by the Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners on the subject of professional responsibility. See Rule 4.A.(5), Rules for Admission to the Bar (requiring evidence than an applicant has successfully completed the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination). Failure to do so will result in automatic suspension, pending proof of successful completion of the examination, under Rule 18(e)(3), Rules on Lawyers Professional Responsibility.
Dated: June 4, 2024
BY THE COURT:
Margaret H. Chutich
Associate Justice
