OLR: Referee’s recommendation ‘inappropriately lenient’
The Office of Lawyer Regulation is challenging a referee’s recommendation that a lawyer out of La Crosse not be suspended for mishandling nearly $30,000 placed in a trust account and then using her own money to try to cover her tracks.
High court publicly reprimands Arizona lawyer
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded an Arizona lawyer over misconduct she committed in her home state.
Walworth County attorney pleading no contest to misconduct charges
A Walworth County attorney has agreed to plead no contest to six charges of ethical misconduct.
Ex-Foley partner faces 2-year suspension
A former Foley & Lardner partner faces a two-year suspension over allegations that he violated attorney ethics rules.
La Crosse attorney faces 6-month license suspension
A La Crosse attorney faces a six-month suspension of his law license over allegations that he had violated lawyer-ethics rules while working on a divorce case.
High Court revokes Milwaukee attorney’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has revoked the license of a Milwaukee solo practitioner who, among other things, abandoned his practice without notifying his clients.
Lawyer in prominent Milwaukee firm faces 60-day suspension (UPDATE)
A partner in a prominent Milwaukee-based law firm faces a 60-day suspension over allegations of misconduct stemming from two divorce cases.
Former Milton attorney makes bid for reinstatement
A former Milton attorney who was suspended for embezzling money from his firm is attempting to get his law license back.
High court suspends Beloit attorney’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Beloit attorney’s license for 60 days.
High court publicly reprimands Madison lawyer
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a Madison lawyer and ordered her to pay $5,000 in restitution to a client.
Supreme Court suspends Oconto County commissioner (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled to issue a decision on Friday in a disciplinary case involving a long-time Oconto County court commissioner.
Referee: Madison lawyer should return $5K, be publicly reprimanded
A referee is recommending that the Wisconsin Supreme Court publicly reprimand a Madison lawyer and order her to return $5,000 to a client.
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- Steven Avery prosecutor’s leaked diary reveals Ken Kratz’s confession
- Trevor Casper, killed in the line of duty, remembered 9 years later
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- Milwaukee officers shoot, critically wound man when he fires at them during pursuit, police say
- Appellate courts do away with paper briefs
- Man dies from becoming trapped in municipal Wisconsin water tank
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