David W. Pellenz (2011)

Dalianis, C.J., and Duggan, Hicks, Conboy and Lynn, JJ., concurred.

and to take such action as is necessary to protect the interest of his clients. 37(17) to take possession of Attorney Pellenz's client files and trust accounts the court whether an attorney should be appointed in accordance with Rule On or before March 3, 2011, the Attorney Discipline Office shall advise

to the Professional Conduct Committee. shall also be sent by first class mail to Attorney Pellenz's counsel and class mail and by certified mail, return receipt requested. Copies County Superior Court shall be served on Attorney Pellenz by first 3. Copies of this order and of the certified judgment of Merrimack

of clients, whether real, personal, beneficial or mixed. hypothecating, or in any manner disposing of or conveying any assets 2. Attorney Pellenz is enjoined from transferring, assigning,

See Reiner's Case, 152 N.H. 163 (2005). the date of service why the temporary suspension should be lifted. court. Attorney Pellenz may show cause on or before ten days from New Hampshire on a temporary basis pending further order of this 1. David W. Pellenz is immediately suspended from the practice of law in

follows: upon such conviction. In accordance with Rule 39(9), the court orders as attorney pending final disposition of a disciplinary hearing to be commenced convicted of a"serious crime," the court may enter an order suspending the accordance with Rule 37(9), when it is established that an attorney has been that this conviction constitutes a"serious crime" under Rule 37(9)(b). In apprehension or prosecution, a class A misdemeanor. The court concludes states that Attorney David W. Pellenz was convicted of the crime of hindering of a January 28,2011 judgment of Merrimack County Superior Court, which On February 10, 2010, the Attorney Discipline Office filed a certified copy

LD-20 11-000 1, In the Matter of David W. PeUenz

File NH Bar Association Professional Conduct Committee Gary S. Lenehan, Esquire David W. Pellenz Thomas V. Trevethick, Esquire Attorney Discipline Office Distribution:

DATE: February 11, p. 2 2011