Fulton, CA 95439-0290
14 June 2011 | Active (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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14 May 2011 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (12 years, 11 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 09-O-11124 |
4 February 2009 | Active (15 years, 2 months ago) |
23 November 2008 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (15 years, 5 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 07-O-11741 |
29 September 2006 | Active (17 years, 7 months ago) |
18 September 2006 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (17 years, 7 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
22 July 1998 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (25 years, 9 months ago) |
May 14, 2011 MARK TODD CLAUSEN [#196721], 42, of Santa Rosa was suspended for two years, stayed, and placed on two years of probation with a 30-day actual suspension. The order took effect May 14, 2011. Clausen stipulated that he committed professional misconduct by practicing law while suspended. The underlying discipline, imposed in 2008, also resulted from practicing while suspended. Because he did not pay the costs of the proceedings, the suspension exceeded 30 days.Clausen stipulated that he signed and submitted letters and pleadings to the court on behalf of clients on seven occasions. He said he was unaware he was suspended after the 30 days and although he had adequate funds to pay the costs, he didn’t know about the deadline. Once he became aware of the suspension, he did no further legal work.In mitigation, he cooperated with the bar’s investigation and demonstrated remorse.November 23, 2008 MARK TODD CLAUSEN [#196721], 40, of Santa Rosa was suspended for one year, stayed, placed on two years of probation with a 30-day actual suspension and he was ordered to take the MPRE. The order took effect Nov. 23, 2008. Clausen was suspended for 10 days in 2006 for nonpayment of bar dues and he practiced law during that time, working on five matters. He stipulated that by practicing while not entitled, he did not uphold California law.In mitigation, he has no prior discipline record, cooperated with the bar’s investigation and demonstrated remorse by notifying his clients, opposing counsel and the courts of his suspension and offering a full refund of any payment for services rendered during the suspension. |