STATE OF MINNESOTA

IN SUPREME COURT

A06-1164

In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against

Christopher Decker Gerrard, a Minnesota Attorney,

Registration No. 282261.

O R D E R

The Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility has filed a petition for disciplinary action alleging that respondent Christopher Decker Gerrard committed professional misconduct warranting public discipline, namely, engaging in the unauthorized practice of law while on suspension for failure to pay the attorney registration fee and on involuntary restricted status for failing to comply with continuing legal education requirements, in violation of Rule 5.5(a), Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC), and failing to cooperate with the Director