Milwaukee attorney faces 6-month suspension
A Milwaukee attorney faces a six-month suspension of his law license for alleged misconduct over his handling of an Oconto County couple’s lawsuit against an investment adviser.
OLR alleges La Crosse attorney mishandled more than $13K in client money
A La Cross attorney faces a year-long suspension of her license over allegations that she mishandled thousands of dollars in client money.
CRITIC’S CORNER: All ‘Riled’ Up: SCOW flops on ethics rule 1.9
In two previous columns I’ve discussed my rule 1.9 petition (written with my fellow attorney Terry Rose and supported by the attorneys Rob and Ellen Henak), in which I asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to amend ethics rule 1.9.
High court suspends Whitefish Bay attorney’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Whitefish Bay lawyer's license for nine months for mishandling client money, among other things.
Attorney faces license suspension over 16 charges of misconduct
A Ripon attorney faces a 60-day license suspension over charges that, among other things, she broke several trust-account rules and mishandled two clients’ cases.
High court slaps Beloit attorney with additional 3-1/2 year suspension
After the Wisconsin Department of Justice decided not to pursue criminal charges against a Beloit attorney, the state’s high court has chosen to extend the suspension of the lawyer's license.
Milwaukee attorney charged with 27 counts of misconduct
A Milwaukee attorney faces a one-year suspension of his license to practice law.
Court suspends Milwaukee attorney for mishandling public defender cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended the license of a Milwaukee attorney for mishandling four public defender cases.
Fractured high court publicly reprimands Milwaukee attorney
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a Milwaukee attorney, ending a disciplinary proceeding that spanned about six years.
High court disciplines Minnesota attorney
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Minnesota attorney’s Wisconsin license for one year.
Milwaukee attorney reprimanded for having sex with client
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded the leader of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee.
Milwaukee attorney wins second try for reinstatement
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided to reinstate the license of a Milwaukee attorney who was suspended nearly 17 years ago for stealing money from a client.
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