In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Wesley R. Martins, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0068214. ...
Syllabus
1. Tribal courts are jurisdictions for the purpose of authorizing reciprocal attorney discipline under Rule 12(d), Rules on Lawyers Professional Responsibility. 2. The discipline imposed by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe on respondent Wesley R. Martins—specifically a one-year suspension from the practice of law, a public reprimand, and the requirement of a public apology—is substantially different than the discipline warranted in the State of Minnesota for Martins's misconduct. 3. A public reprimand is the appropriate discipline for Wesley R. Martins's misconduct before the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Court of Central Jurisdiction.
Opinion Excerpt
STATE OF MINNESOTA IN SUPREME COURT A24-0417 Original Jurisdiction Per Curiam In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Filed: August 13, 2025 Wesley R. Martins, a Minnesota Attorney, Office of Appellate Courts Registration No. 0068214. ____________________