Mr. Popper’s Practice

The North Dakota Supreme Court has reprimanded a non-member for unauthorized practice

Popper has never been admitted or licensed to practice law in North Dakota. He has not been admitted pro hac vice, or registered under any other rule to practice law in North Dakota. He was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1974…

Popper admitted the following facts. Popper is an employee of Lienguard, Inc. Lienguard, Inc. was hired by L S Drywall, Inc. to place a construction lien on property located in North Dakota. Popper researched the property recordings and researched North Dakota statutes. He mailed a Preliminary Notice of Furnishing for Private Work and a Notice of Intent to Claim a Construction Lien to the current owners of the property and he demanded payment of $3,515. He drafted and signed a verification acknowledging that the information contained within the notice was true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Popper did not associate with an attorney licensed to practice law in North Dakota. He did not indicate in the drafted legal documents that he was not licensed in North Dakota or that he was an attorney.

He must cease and desist from practice and cannot seek pro hac admission for two years. (Mike Frisch)