1996AP3700-D In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Thomas E. Zablocki

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“The referee concluded that Attorney Zablocki had met nearly all of the criteria for reinstatement and concluded that he had met his burden of demonstrating that his license to practice law in Wisconsin should be reinstated. At the time the report and recommendation was filed, Attorney Zablocki averred that he had satisfied the continuing legal educational (CLE) requirements necessary for reinstatement, but had not yet obtained a certification from the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE) demonstrating satisfaction of this requirement. In addition, Attorney Zablocki had not yet paid the costs relating to his previous public reprimand.

“The referee thus recommended Attorney Zablocki’s reinstatement be contingent upon receipt of a certification from the BBE indicating that Attorney Zablocki had completed his CLE requirements and evidence that he had entered into a payment plan with the OLR.

“By order dated October 21, 2005, the court directed Attorney Zablocki to provide evidence that he had satisfied these conditions within 30 days, or face dismissal of his petition. Attorney Zablocki filed a timely response demonstrating that he has paid the outstanding OLR costs in the amount of $6935.65.”

“The court also received a letter from the BBE indicating that Attorney Zablocki has satisfied the requisite CLE requirements and recommending his reinstatement.” “After a review of the record we conclude that Thomas E. Zablocki has established by clear, satisfactory and convincing evidence that he has now satisfied all the criteria necessary for reinstatement. Accordingly, we adopt the referee’s findings of fact and conclusions of law and we agree with the referee’s recommendation to reinstate Attorney Zablocki’s license to practice law in Wisconsin.”

So Ordered.

Per Curiam.