Disciplinary Proceedings – Reinstatement

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Supreme Court of Wisconsin

Disciplinary Proceedings – Reinstatement

1997AP3862-D

1996AP3390-D Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility/Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Nancy A Schlieve

Petition for reinstatement denied even though attorney’s previous medical incapacity of alcoholism has been removed.

“While the referee said he was satisfied that the medical incapacity of alcoholism has been removed, the referee said that, based on her interactions with WisLAP, two positive drug screens showing codeine in her system, and her inability to complete sustained monitoring for a period of at least 12 months, there was no objective verification from WisLAP that Attorney Schlieve does not still suffer from a medical incapacity. Moreover, the referee concluded that Attorney Schlieve failed to sustain her burden to prove by clear, satisfactory, and convincing evidence that she is currently fit to resume the practice of law within the meaning of SCR 22.36(6).”

Per Curiam.

Dissenting: ABRAHAMSON, J., dissents. (Opinion Filed.)

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