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issuing a public reprimand for misconduct that included engaging in representation despite a conflict of interest
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No. A15–1698.
02-24-2016
In re Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST Daniel L.M. KENNEDY, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0211321.
ORDER
The Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility has filed a petition for disciplinary action alleging that respondent Daniel L.M. Kennedy committed professional misconduct warranting public discipline—namely, bringing frivolous claims and violating court orders in a bankruptcy matter, see Minn. R. Prof. Conduct 3.1. 3.4(c), 3.4(d), and 8.4(d), and engaging in representation despite a conflict of interest, see Minn. R. Prof. Conduct 1.7(a)(2).
In a stipulation for discipline, respondent unconditionally admitted the allegations of the petition, except for one paragraph; waived his procedural rights under Rule 14, Rules on Lawyers Professional Responsibility (RLPR); and with the Director recommended that the appropriate discipline is a public reprimand.
Based upon all the files, records, and proceedings herein,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. Respondent Daniel L.M. Kennedy is publicly reprimanded; and
2. Respondent shall pay $900 in costs pursuant to Rule 24, RLPR.
BY THE COURT:
/s/____________________
David R. Stras
Associate Justice