Disciplinary Proceedings

By: Derek Hawkins//April 7, 2016//

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WI Supreme Court

Case Name: Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Leonard G. Adent

Case No.: 2015AP2032

Focus: Disciplinary Proceedings

Lawyer receives public reprimand for trust account issues and OWI 2^nd conviction.

“With respect to mitigating factors, the OLR noted that Attorney Adent had an absence of dishonest or selfish motive and that he suffered from personal or emotional problems which he blamed for the issues with his bank accounts. The OLR also noted that Attorney Adent was the subject of penalties, including jail time, driver license revocation, and a fine, for the third offense OWI. Finally, the OLR said that Attorney Adent fully cooperated with the investigation and expressed remorse for his actions.”

Public Reprimand Issued

Dissent: Abrahamson, Bradley

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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