00-2913 In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Anne B. Shindell, Attorney at Law

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“The referee noted, and we agree, that the record demonstrates the existence of a number of mitigating factors, including the fact that Attorney Shindell suffered from serious personal and health problems and also had administrative problems in her office which seemed to peak in early 1999. As the referee also noted, however, it would have been appropriate for Attorney Shindell to have obtained assistance from other attorneys in her office or brought in outside counsel during this time, and the absence of this assistance was not the fault of her clients, who were unaware of Attorney Shindell’s problems. “Attorney Shindell’s misconduct with respect to her handling of the five client matters and her failure to cooperate with the BAPR’s investigation are serious failings warranting a suspension of her license. A one-year suspension of her license to practice law is appropriate discipline for her professional misconduct.”

Per Curiam

Attorneys:

For Appellant: Terry E. Johnson, Frederick J. Smith, Milwaukee

For Respondent: Robert G. Krohn, Edgerton