IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA 

BETTY FUCHSEL, 

Appellant, N°FlEt D 

vs. 

THE STATE OF NEVADA, 

Respondent. 

JUN 0 6 2016 

TRi` CIE K LINDEMAN 

CLERK OF SUPREME COURT 

By S.Yo-c•--Y-1-\,-- 

DEPUTY CLERK 

ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL AND REFERRING COUNSEL TO THE 

STATE BAR OF NEVADA 

On March 31, 2016, this court entered an order conditionally 

imposing sanctions on appellant's counsel, Nancy Lord for her failure to 

file the opening brief and appendix. We directed Ms. Lord to pay the sum 

of $250 to the Supreme Court Law Library and provide proof of such 

payment to this court within 15 days. However, the sanction would be 

automatically vacated if Ms. Lord filed the required documents or a 

motion for an extension of time within 11 days. We cautioned Ms. Lord 

that failure to comply would result in dismissal of this appeal. We further 

warned that failure to comply would result in Ms. Lord's referral to the 

State Bar of Nevada for investigation pursuant to SCR 104-105. 

To date, Ms. Lord has failed to pay the sanction, failed to file 

the opening brief or appendix, or otherwise communicate with this court. 

Accordingly, we conclude that the sanction is no longer conditional. Ms. 

Lord shall pay the sum of $250 to the Supreme Court Law Library within 

11 days of the date of this order and provide proof of such payment within 

15 days. 

We have repeatedly stated that we expect all appeals to be 

"pursued in a manner meeting high standards of diligence, 

professionalism, and competence." Cuzdey v. State, 103 Nev. 575, 578, 747 

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P.2d 233, 235 (1987); accord Polk v. State, 126 Nev. 180, 184, 233 P.3d 

357, 359 (2010); Barry v. Lindner, 119 Nev. 661, 671, 81 P.3d 537, 543 

(2003); State, Nev. Emp't Sec. Dep't v. Weber, 100 Nev. 121, 123, 676 P.28 

1318, 1319 (1984). It is incumbent upon Ms. Lord, as part of her 

professional obligations of competence and diligence to her clients, to know 

and comply with all applicable court rules. See RPC 1.1; RPC 1.3. These 

rules have been implemented to promote cost-effective, timely access to 

the courts; it is "imperative" that she follow these rules and timely comply 

with our directives. Weddell v. Stewart, 127 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 58, 261 

P.3d 1080, 1084 (2011). Ms. Lord is "not at liberty to disobey notices, 

orders, or any other directives issued by this court." Id. at 261 P.3d at 

1085. Accordingly, we dismiss this appeal. NRAP 31(d). 

Finally, because it appears that Ms. Lord's conduct in this 

appeal may constitute violations of RPC 1.3 (diligence), 3.2(a) (expediting 

litigation), and 8.4 (misconduct), we refer Ms. Lord to the State Bar of 

Nevada for investigation pursuant to SCR 104-105. Bar counsel shall, 

within 90 days of the date of this order, inform this court of the status or 

results of the investigation and any disciplinary proceedings in this 

matter. 

It is so ORDERED. 

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Hardesty 

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cc: Hon. Kimberly A. Wanker, District Judge 

Nancy Lord 

Nye County District Attorney 

Nye County Clerk 

Stan Hunterton, Bar Counsel 

Supreme Court Law Librarian 

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