IN RE REINSTATEMENT OF ABRAMS, 41861 (Nev. 4-6-2004)

No. 41861.Supreme Court of Nevada.
April 6, 2004.

BEFORE SHEARING, C.J., AGOSTI, J., ROSE, J., BECKER, J., MAUPIN, J., GIBBONS, J.

ORDER OF REINSTATEMENT
This is a petition by Frederic H. Abrams, who was suspended under a consent decree approved by this court on June 26, 1984, for reinstatement to the practice of law. Abrams applied for reinstatement and a hearing was held before a Southern Nevada Disciplinary Board hearing panel on July 27, 1987. That panel found that Abrams had failed to comply with three of the conditions for reinstatement set forth in the consent decree. This court approved the panel’s findings and recommendations in an order denying reinstatement filed on December 22, 1987.

Abrams filed a second petition for reinstatement on January 22, 2003, which was heard by a Southern Nevada Disciplinary Board hearing panel on June 12, 2003. This time, the panel unanimously recommended that Abrams be reinstated subject to certain conditions.

Having reviewed the record, we conclude that while Abrams’ misconduct was serious, his efforts to remedy the effects of his actions and to address the addictions that led to his misconduct are impressive. We conclude that clear and convincing evidence supports the panel’s recommendation, and that Abrams’ resumption of the practice of law, if he complies with all conditions, will not be detrimental to the public, the integrity of the bar, or to the administration of justice.[1] We further conclude that the probationary conditions recommended by the panel are appropriate, including the recommendation that Abrams bear the costs of the disciplinary hearing as assessed by the bar.

Accordingly, we grant the petition. Provided that Abrams passes the Nevada bar exam, including the multi-state professional responsibility exam, and meets all other qualifications for admission to the Nevada bar, he shall be reinstated, subject to a five-year probationary period with the conditions imposed by the hearing panel and upon payment of the costs of the disciplinary hearing as assessed by the bar. The reinstatement panel shall retain jurisdiction over Abrams during the probationary period.

It is so ORDERED.[2]