Hearing set on reinstatement of former Grafton attorney
A public hearing is set for the reinstatement of a former Grafton attorney whose license was suspended for two years over securities fraud.
High court suspends Eau Claire attorney’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended an Eau Claire attorney’s license over his mishandling of a tax appeals case.
State high court: Student who lied about grades can practice law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided that a former law student who lied about his grades may practice law in Wisconsin. Wednesday’s decision stems from an appeal of a Board of Bar Examiners decision declining to admit Joshua Jarrett to practice law in Wisconsin. Jarrett was a former law student at the University of Wisconsin […]
High court suspends Chicago attorney’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Chicago attorney’s Wisconsin license over misconduct in an Illinois malpractice case.
Court suspends Menomonee Falls attorney’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Menomonee Falls attorney’s license for using his trust account to avoid paying income taxes.
State Supreme Court suspends former New Berlin mayor’s law license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended the license of a former New Berlin mayor and real estate developer for mishandling thousands of dollars of client money.
High court suspends attorney’s license over misconduct in Minnesota
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended an attorney’s license for 60 days over misconduct he committed in Minnesota.
High court disciplines Arizona attorney
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has disciplined an Arizona attorney for misconduct in his home state.
Open letter to next State Bar president-elect: Lawyers should be allowed to discuss public aspects of closed cases
The next president of the Wisconsin State Bar, Paul Swanson, has promised to serve the organization's members in a variety of ways. I take him at his word, and am writing this open letter to suggest a starting point.
High court hits attorney with second round of discipline
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has imposed a second, year-long suspension on a former West Allis attorney.
High court issues changes to trust-account rules, disciplinary procedures
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued the final versions of rules governing the use of electronic banking for trust accounts and giving the Office of Lawyer Regulation more discretion in its investigations.
High court suspends Elm Grove lawyer for defrauding company
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended the license of an Elm Grove lawyer for defrauding a company he started with his friends.
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