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In Re Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST Roland James THEILER, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 196101

Citation: 848 N.W.2d 236Docket: A14-889

Court: Supreme Court of Minnesota; July 2, 2014; Minnesota; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Roland James Theiler, a Minnesota attorney, has been suspended from practicing law following a petition for disciplinary action filed by the Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility. The suspension is based on evidence indicating that Theiler cannot be located in the state to respond to the petitions. Theiler may request to have the suspension vacated and respond to the disciplinary actions within one year from the order date, June 26, 2014. If he does not appear within this timeframe, the allegations in the petitions will be considered admitted.

Legal Issues Addressed

Attorney Suspension Due to Non-Response

Application: The Minnesota attorney Roland James Theiler was suspended because he could not be located to respond to disciplinary petitions.

Reasoning: The suspension is based on evidence indicating that Theiler cannot be located in the state to respond to the petitions.

Consequences of Failing to Respond

Application: If Theiler does not respond within the given timeframe, the allegations will be deemed admitted.

Reasoning: If he does not appear within this timeframe, the allegations in the petitions will be considered admitted.

Opportunity to Vacate Suspension

Application: Theiler is granted a one-year period to request the vacation of his suspension and respond to the disciplinary actions.

Reasoning: Theiler may request to have the suspension vacated and respond to the disciplinary actions within one year from the order date, June 26, 2014.