The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has issued a reprimand against Brian Emmanuel Jorde (P70620) of Omaha, Nebraska, following reciprocal discipline imposed by the Iowa Supreme Court.
The reprimand was entered pursuant to Michigan Court Rule 9.120(C), which governs reciprocal discipline when an attorney has been sanctioned in another jurisdiction.
? Michigan Court Rules – Chapter 9 (Attorney Discipline)
Case Overview
The Grievance Administrator filed a Notice of Filing of Reciprocal Discipline after receiving a certified copy of an Order of Reprimand entered by the Iowa Supreme Court on June 19, 2025, in:
Board v. Brian Emmanuel Jorde
Iowa Supreme Court
Case No. 25-0917
Reciprocal Discipline Procedure
On July 10, 2025, the Attorney Discipline Board issued an order directing the parties to notify the Board within 21 days if:
- They objected to the imposition of comparable discipline in Michigan under MCR 9.120(C)(1), or
- They requested a hearing
The 21-day response period expired without objection or request for hearing by either party.
Discipline Imposed in Michigan
On September 11, 2025, the Attorney Discipline Board ordered that:
- Brian Emmanuel Jorde be reprimanded
- The reprimand is effective October 10, 2025
- Costs were assessed in the amount of $1,512.38
Why This Matters
Reciprocal discipline ensures consistency and accountability across jurisdictions. When an attorney is sanctioned in another state and no objection is raised, Michigan routinely imposes a comparable level of discipline to protect the public and maintain professional standards.
This case reflects the automatic nature of reciprocal enforcement when procedural safeguards are met and no challenge is filed.
