High court publicly reprimands New Richmond attorney
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a New Richmond attorney for five counts of misconduct, including practicing while his license was suspended and failing to respond to the Office of Lawyer Regulation.
High Court suspends attorney’s license for 2 years
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Chicago attorney’s license for two years over his co-founding and operating of a national debt-settlement company.
Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Dahmer’s lawyer (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer's attorney for two months over a series of ethics violations tied largely to an attempt to help a client recover money spent on fake John Lennon memorabilia.
Madison attorney hit with second complaint
A Madison attorney faces two consecutive one-year suspensions of her license after the Office of Lawyer Regulation has filed a second complaint against her in two years.
High court extends suspension of Rhinelander attorney’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has extended the suspension of a Rhinelander attorney’s license.
Court denies Mequon attorney’s license reinstatement
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has denied a Mequon lawyer’s request for his license to be reinstated.
Justices grapple with proposed e-banking rule
A proposed overhaul of the state's e-banking rules for lawyers could have a significant effect on solo practitioners and attorneys working at small law firms. But exactly what that effect will be depends on who is being asked.
Westby attorney faces license suspension
A Westby attorney could face a 60-day suspension for mishandling money owed to the heirs of a woman’s estate.
High court to hear proposal to expand e-banking rules for attorneys
The Wisconsin Supreme Court plans to meet Friday to hear testimony on proposed changes that would expand attorneys’ ability to use electronic banking to manage trust accounts for their practices.
Attorney faces discipline over misconduct in Minn.
A Minnesota attorney is facing discipline in Wisconsin after his Minnesota law license was suspended.
Green Bay attorney faces public reprimand
A Green Bay attorney faces a public reprimand following allegations that he mishandled client fees.
Justices strike down rules changes, approve appellate record e-filing
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has taken a step toward clearing some items off its to-do list.
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