Professional Responsibility
Suspension

Where Attorney R. L. McNeely improperly distributed the proceeds of a settlement, but did not benefit personally, a 60-day suspension is appropriate.

"In considering the appropriate discipline, the referee observed that the misconduct in this matter involved multiple rule violations and that the victims of the misconduct include the client, the probate court, and persons or entities that may have had legitimate claims against the Estate of D.B. However, the referee also noted that Attorney McNeely did not personally profit from this misconduct and that there was no evidence in the record that other claims would have been upheld."

2007AP208-D OLR v. McNeely

Per Curiam.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Schwarzenbart, Paul W., Madison; Weigel, William J., Madison; For Respondent: Johnson, Terry E., Milwaukee; McNeely, R. L., Milwaukee; Sanders, Maria DelPizzo, Milwaukee

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