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In the Matter of Austin Miles Knudsen

Docket number
PR 23-0496
Date

The Montana Supreme Court recently declined to follow Texas’s lead. The Montana case also arose out of an intense political dispute that pitted the state legislature and governor, represented by Attorney General Austin Knudsen, against judicial branch actors. During litigation, Knudsen made disparaging statements about the Montana Supreme Court. He also waited eight months to comply with a court order. The Montana Supreme Court’s Commission on Practice found ethical misconduct and recommended that Knudsen be suspended for 90 days.

Opinions, Briefs and other Documents

  • Opinion

Supreme Court of Montana - Opinion

  • Party Brief

Knudsen - Supplemental Response Brief

  • Party Brief

Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Supplemental Response Brief

  • Amicus Brief

Counsel for the Parties - Amicus Brief

  • Party Brief

Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Opposition Brief

  • Party Brief

Knudsen - Response Brief

  • Party Brief

Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Objection

  • Party Brief

Knudsen - Reply Brief

  • Party Brief

Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Response Brief

  • Party Brief

Knudsen - Objections

  • Party Brief

Knudsen - Amended Answer Brief

  • Other Documents

Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Complaint

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