Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

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WI Court of Supreme Court

Case Name: Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Paul A. Strouse

Case No.: 2023AP001032-D

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Focus: Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

The supreme court reviews Referee V.L. Bailey-Rihn’s report recommending that the court declare Attorney Paul A. Strouse in default and revoke his license to practice law in Wisconsin due to professional misconduct. The referee also recommends that Attorney Strouse pay the full costs associated with this proceeding, which are $2,456.45 as of November 28, 2023.

Since no appeal has been filed, the supreme court reviews the referee’s report pursuant to Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 22.17(2).1 The court agrees with the referee that, based on Attorney Strouse’s failure to answer the complaint filed by the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR), or otherwise appear in the proceeding, Attorney Strouse is in default; and also concludes that revocation of Attorney Strouse’s license is an appropriate sanction for his professional misconduct. Finally, the court agrees with the referee that Attorney Strouse should be assessed the full costs of this proceeding.

Decided 02/27/24

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