By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//March 26, 2014//
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Civil
Professional Responsibility — revocation
Where attorney Charles J. Labanowsky was convicted of five alcohol-related offenses, and had trust fund discrepancies, revocation is appropriate.
“Having reviewed Attorney Labanowsky’s petition, the OLR’s summary of the matters it is investigating, and the OLR’s recommendation, we accept Attorney Labanowsky’s petition for the revocation of his license to practice law in Wisconsin. See SCRs 22.19(1), (2), and (5). The seriousness of Attorney Labanowsky’s misconduct demonstrates the need to revoke his law license to protect the public, the courts, and the legal system from the repetition of misconduct; to impress upon Attorney Labanowsky the seriousness of his misconduct; and to deter other attorneys from engaging in similar misconduct. See In re Disciplinary Proceedings Against Arthur, 2005 WI 40, ¶78, 279 Wis.2d 583, 694 N.W.2d 910. We accept the OLR’s decision not to seek a restitution order.”
2013AP2836-D OLR v. Labanowsky
Per Curiam.
Attorneys: For Complainant: Weigel, William J., Madison; For Respondent: Labanowsky, Charles J., III, pro se