In re Petition for Disciplinary Action Against Karlowba R. Adams Powell, A17-0386

• Decision Date: 25 September 2017
• Docket Number: A17-0386
• Parties: IN RE Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST Karlowba R. Adams POWELL, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0327335.
• Court: Minnesota Supreme Court

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IN RE Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST Karlowba R. Adams POWELL, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0327335.

A17-0386

Supreme Court of Minnesota.

Dated: September 25, 2017

ORDER

On July 19, 2017, we suspended respondent Karlowba R. Adams Powell from the practice of law for a minimum of 45 days. Respondent has filed an affidavit seeking reinstatement in which she states that she has complied with the terms of the suspension order, except for successful completion of the written examination required for admission to the practice of law by the 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:

1. Respondent Karlowba R. Adams Powell is conditionally reinstated to the practice of law in the State of Minnesota, subject to her successful completion of the written examination required for admission to the practice of law by the State Board of Law Examiners on the subject of professional responsibility, and is placed on probation for 2 years, subject to the following conditions:

(a) Respondent shall cooperate fully with the Director's Office in its efforts to monitor compliance with this probation. Respondent shall promptly respond to the Director's correspondence by its due date. Respondent shall provide the Director

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with a current mailing address and shall immediately notify the Director of any change of address. Respondent shall cooperate with the Director's investigation of any allegations of unprofessional conduct that may come to the Director's attention. Upon the Director's request, respondent shall provide authorization for release of information and documentation to verify respondent's compliance with the terms of this probation;

(b) Respondent shall abide by the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct;

(c) Respondent shall be supervised by a licensed Minnesota attorney, appointed by the Director, to monitor compliance with the terms of this probation.

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