In Re: Resignation Of James Edward Shively ( 2022 )

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA IN THE MATTER OF THE No. 84952 RESIGNATION OF JAMES EDWARD SHIVELY, BAR NO. 5497. Mic= ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR RESIGNATION This is a joint petition by the State Bar of Nevada and attorney James Edward Shively for his resignation from the Nevada bar. SCR 98(5) provides that Nevada attorneys who are not actively practicing law in this state may resign from the state bar if certain conditions are met. The petition includes statements from state bar staff confirming that no disciplinary, fee dispute arbitration, or client security fund matters are pending against Shively; and that he is current on all membership fee payments and other financial commitments relating to his practice of law in this state. See SCR 98(5)(a)(1)-(2). Bar counsel has recommended that the resignation be approved, and the Board of Governors has approved the application for resignation. See SCR 98(5)(a)(2). Shively acknowledges that his resignation is irrevocable and that the state bar retains continuing jurisdiction with respect to matters involving a past member's conduct prior to resignation. See SCR 98(5)(c)-(d). Finally, Shively has submitted an affidavit of compliance with SCR 115. See SCR 98(5)(e). SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA (0) I947A <41BOD The petition satisfies the requirements of SCR 98(5). Accordingly, we approve attorney James Edward Shively's resignation. SCR 98(5)(a)(2). The petition is hereby granted. It is so ORDERED. cc: Bar Counsel, State Bar of Nevada James E. Shively Executive Director Admissions Office, United States Supreme Court SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 2 (0) 1947A 400