Disciplinary Proceedings

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Supreme Court of Wisconsin

Case Name: Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Michael D. Mandelman

Case No: 2003AP3348-D, 2004AP2633-D, 2007AP2653-D, 2011AP584-D

Practice Area: Disciplinary Proceedings

Attorney does not satisfy conditions for reinstatement of license to practice law.

“However, our rules require Attorney Mandelman to prove that he has satisfied all of the requisite standards by clear and convincing evidence. Id. While we accept the referee’s determination that Attorney Mandelman is performing well in a structured academic environment, the record is lacking sufficient evidence that he is able to sustain the rigor and stress of a professional career, including managing significant loan obligations, such that he can be safely recommended to the Nos. 2003AP3348-D 2004AP2633-D 2007AP2653-D 2011AP584-D 19 legal profession, the courts, and the public as a person fit to be consulted by others and to represent them and otherwise act in matters of trust and confidence.“

A.W. Bradley, J., concurs. (Opinion Filed).

R.G. Bradley, J., did not participate.

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