January 2025 CSB News Release

CLIENT SECURITY BOARD APPROVES CLAIM

ST. PAUL – At its January 27, 2025, meeting, the Minnesota Client Security Board approved payment of one claim, in the amount of $32,067.60, relating to attorney Robert R. Hopper.

The Board approved one claim against attorney Robert R. Hopper, in the amount of $32,067.60. Hopper last practiced in Minneapolis. He was placed on disability inactive status by the Minnesota Supreme Court in June 2024.

The Client Security Fund was established by the Minnesota Supreme Court and is funded by Minnesota attorneys to reimburse clients who suffer loss of money or other property due to the dishonest conduct of their attorney. The Fund does not cover losses resulting from negligence of lawyers. The Fund is administered by a Board appointed by the Court and consists of five lawyer members and two non-lawyer members. All serve without compensation as a public service.

For more information on the Client Security Fund, visit the Board’s website at http://csb.mncourts.gov.

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