Professional Responsibility — suspension

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Wisconsin Supreme Court

Civil

Professional Responsibility — suspension

Where attorney Andrew J. Bryant committed 15 acts of misconduct, a four-month suspension is appropriate.

“After thoroughly reviewing the parties’ stipulation, the referee’s recommendation, and the record in this matter, we conclude that the stipulated facts demonstrate that Attorney Bryant committed all of the 15 counts of misconduct alleged in the OLR’s complaint. We determine that the requested level of discipline, a four-month suspension, is an appropriate level of discipline to impose for Attorney Bryant’s professional misconduct. While we agree with the referee that Attorney Bryant should be required to pay restitution to two former clients, we do not follow the referee’s recommendation regarding the imposition of a monitoring program. We impose other conditions on Attorney Bryant’s reinstatement that we believe will adequately ensure Attorney Bryant’s ability to practice law and conform his conduct to the Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys.”

2012AP484-D OLR v. Bryant

Per Curiam.

Attorneys: For Complainant: St. Ores, Sheryl A., Madison; For Respondent: Cayo, Richard J., Milwaukee; Kolb, Christopher T., Milwaukee; Bryant, Andrew J., Verona