The State Bar Association of North Dakota Fall 2014 Gavel Magazine | Page 33

Delmore agreed his conduct violated
Rule 1.3, N.D.R. Prof. Conduct,
which provides that a lawyer shall
act with reasonable diligence and
promptness in representing a client;
Rule 1.4, N.D.R. Prof. Conduct,
which provides that a lawyer shall
make reasonable efforts to keep the
client reasonably informed about
the status of a matter and consult
with the client about the means by
which the client’s objectives were
accomplished; and Rule 1.15, N.D.R.
Prof. Conduct by failing to keep a
record of his client’s funds.
In addition to the Reprimand,
Delmore agreed to pay $1,000 in
restitution to his client, and $250
for the costs and expenses of these
disciplinary proceedings.

NOTICE OF DISCIPLINE OF
ATTORNEY
Disciplinary Board of the
Supreme Court of the State of
North Dakota, v. Jesse D. Matson
No. 5484-SE-1302

A hearing panel of the Disciplinary
Board reprimanded Jesse D.
Matson for violations of N.D.R.
Prof. Conduct 1.3 and 1.4. Matson
represented an individual regarding
modification of her divorce judgment
and a protective order. There were
delays in Matson taking actions
in the matters and documents
were poorly drafted by Matson.
Specifically, Matson delayed
approximately one month setting
a hearing on modification; delayed
approximately one month drafting
the brief in support of the motion to
modify ;delayed approximately one
month serving prepared docum