Robinson v. Karosa ( 2015 )


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    such payment within 15 days.
    We have repeatedly stated that we expect all appeals to be
    "pursued in a manner meeting high standards of diligence,
    professionalism, and competence." Cuzdey v. State, 
    103 Nev. 575
    , 578, 
    747 P.2d 233
    , 235 (1987); accord Polk v. State, 
    126 Nev. 180
    , 184, 
    233 P.3d 357
    , 359 (2010); Barry v. Lindner, 
    119 Nev. 661
    , 671, 
    81 P.3d 537
    , 543
    (2003); State, Nev. Emp't Sec. Dep't v. Weber,   
    100 Nev. 121
    , 123, 
    676 P.2d 1318
    , 1319 (1984). It is incumbent upon Mr Phillips, as part of his
    professional obligations of competence and diligence to his clients, to know
    and comply with all applicable court rules. See RPC 1.1; RPC 1.3. These
    rules have been implemented to promote cost-effective, timely access to
    the courts; it is "imperative" that he follow these rules and timely comply
    with our directives.   Weddell v. Stewart, 
    127 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 58
    , 
    261 P.3d 1080
    , 1084 (2011). Mr. Phillips is "not at liberty to disobey notices,
    orders, or any other directives issued by this court."   
    Id.
     at 
    261 P.3d at 1085
    .
    Mr. Phillips's failure to comply with our rules and orders has
    forced this court to divert our limited resources to ensure his compliance
    and needlessly delayed the processing of this appeal. Therefore, we
    remove Mr. Phillips as counsel in this appeal. See NRAP 31(d). Because
    it appears that Mr. Phillips's conduct in this appeal may constitute
    violations of RPC 1.3 (diligence), 3.2(a) (expediting litigation), and 8.4
    (misconduct), we refer Mr. Phillips to the State Bar of Nevada for
    investigation pursuant to SCR 104-105. Bar counsel shall, within 90 days
    of the date of this order, inform this court of the status or results of the
    investigation and any disciplinary proceedings in this matter.
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    This appeal is dismissed.
    It is so ORDERED.
    Saitta
    ,   J.
    J.
    cc: Chief Judge, The Eighth Judicial District Court
    Hon. J. Charles Thompson, Senior Judge
    Nathaniel J. Reed, Settlement Judge
    David Lee Phillips & Associates
    Law Office of Daniel Marks
    Eighth District Court Clerk
    David A. Clark, Bar Counsel
    Supreme Court Law Librarian
    Loyde Robinson
    Alan Clark
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