In Re: Resignation Of Brian E. Cody

454 P.3d 1263

• Court: Nevada Supreme Court
• Decided: December 24, 2019
• Docket: 80199
• Status: Published

Opinion

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA

IN THE MATTER OF RESIGNATION No. 80199 OF BRIAN E. CODY, BAR NO. 7964 FILED DEC 2 4 211E1

ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR RESIGNATION This is a joint petition by the State Bar of Nevada and attorney Brian E. Cody for his resignation from the Nevada bar. SCR 98(5) provides that Nevada attorneys who are not actively practicing law in this state may resign from the state bar if certain conditions are met. The petition includes statements from state bar staff confirming that no disciplinary, fee dispute arbitration, or client security fund matters are pending against Cody; and that he is current on all membership fee payments and other financial commitments relating to his practice of law in this state. See SCR 98(5)(a)(1)-(2). Bar counsel has recommended that the resignation be approved, and the Board of Governors has approved the application for resignation. See SCR 98(5)(a)(2). Cody acknowledges that his resignation is irrevocable and that the state bar retains continuing jurisdiction with respect to matters involving a past member's conduct prior to resignation. See SCR 98(5)(c)-(d). Finally, Cody has submitted an affidavit of compliance with SCR 115. See SCR 98(5)(e).

SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA

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MEM= The petition satisfies the requirements of SCR 98(5). Accordingly, we approve attorney Brian E. Cody's resignation. SCR 98(5)(a)(2). The petition is hereby granted. It is so ORDERED.

, C.J.

cc: Bar Counsel, State Bar of Nevada Brian E. Cody Executive Director, State Bar of Nevada Admissions Office, United States Supreme Court