01-2007 In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Terry J. Ness, Attorney at Law

By: dmc-admin//October 7, 2002//

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Further, “the referee found that Attorney Ness had repeatedly used letterheads, websites, fax transmission cover sheets, and similar communications suggesting that there were no jurisdictional limits to his practice and that he was admitted both in Minnesota and in federal courts. In addition, the referee found that Attorney Ness had repeatedly claimed he was an expert in False Claims Acts cases when that was not accurate; indeed, neither Attorney Ness nor his firm had ever litigated such a case.”

We agree with the referee’s finding that Ness is “basically dishonest,” and we therefore order Ness’ license to practice law suspended for a period of nine months.

So ordered.

Office of Lawyer Regulation, Per Curiam

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