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In re Holmay

Minnesota Supreme Court

399 N.W.2d 564 (1987)

Professional Responsibility
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Attorney Jerome Holmay (defendant) forged his client's signature on several legal documents, including a divorce petition, then notarized the forged signature and filed and served the documents, without it being clear whether the client later learned of or ratified his actions. The Director of the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board (plaintiff) sought disciplinary action.

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May an attorney be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension, if he forges a client's signature without permission?

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