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Who’s Doing What: Attorneys named to Best Lawyers list; Schoen earns Pro Bono award
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OLR alleges 8 counts of misconduct against New Berlin attorney
A New Berlin attorney allegedly slept with a client and bought her drinks while the client was free from jail on bond, according to allegations from the Office of Lawyer Regulation that were also stipulated by the attorney.
BENCH BLOG: Weighing in on a ‘professional divorce’
The Court of Appeals recently had an opportunity to review a decision that addressed contingency fees after the break-up of a law practice.
Court denies attorney’s request for damages from ex-law partner (UPDATE)
A published opinion from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals seeks to clarify when an attorney is able to collect fees for cases he worked on prior to leaving or breaking up a law practice.
Justices deny son of crime boss’ petition for reinstatement (UPDATE)
The felon son of a deceased Milwaukee crime boss wanted his law license back after not practicing for 30 years, but the Wisconsin Supreme Court said “no.”
Man, insurance co. settle over wrongful conviction
A Friendship man who spent almost three years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of arson has reached an undisclosed settlement with his insurance company.
High court reprimands lawyer who slept with client
State justices on Tuesday publicly reprimanded a Milwaukee criminal defense attorney who had sexual relations with a client he later married.
State high court to consider shrinking OLR referee pool
The state Supreme Court is considering whether to significantly reduce the number of referees who handle lawyer discipline cases on a regular basis.
Former mayor denies OLR’s misconduct accusations
Attorney James Gatzke, the former mayor of New Berlin, is denying accusations of misconduct pending against him.
State Supreme Court to consider 3 lawyer discipline cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Thursday in the first of three lawyer-discipline cases scheduled for review this month.
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