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OLR wants 90-day suspension for attorney who allegedly lied to clients
A Milwaukee attorney who allegedly lied to clients for more than six years about a case that had already been dismissed may have his license suspended.
Former mayor denies OLR’s misconduct accusations
Attorney James Gatzke, the former mayor of New Berlin, is denying accusations of misconduct pending against him.
‘Overwhelmed’ attorney faces 2-year suspension
A Delafield attorney faces a two-year suspension after allegedly mishandling client money for several years.
OLR seeks 2-year suspensions for incarcerated attorneys
Two attorneys serving federal prison sentences for their roles in an insider trading and kickback scheme now face complaints from the Office of Lawyer Regulation.
OLR seeks 9-month suspension for bankruptcy attorney
A suspended Wisconsin bankruptcy attorney faces 35 counts of alleged misconduct for mishandling numerous cases and, on one occasion, holding a gun during a meeting with clients.
Attorney faces discipline for lying to clients
A Minnesota attorney suspended in that state for making a litany of false claims while representing clients may now face the same repercussions in Wisconsin.
Editorial: Overdue notice
Fifty-two counts of alleged misconduct are pending against attorney Bridget Boyle-Saxton.
Justices consider alerting public to ongoing attorney investigations (UPDATE)
A proposal in front of the state Supreme Court would allow officials to notify the public of certain ongoing investigations into alleged attorney misconduct, before charges are filed.
Milwaukee defense attorney denies most recent OLR allegations
A Milwaukee criminal defense attorney, facing her fourth misconduct complaint in three years, has formally denied the most recent allegations made against her, according to court filings.
State agency seeks to revoke ex-New Berlin mayor’s law license
A former New Berlin mayor and real estate developer who allegedly mishandled hundreds of thousands of dollars of client money is at risk of losing his law license.
Justices hold off on revoking Wynn’s law license
A West Allis debt collection lawyer facing criminal charges for misappropriating more than $780,000 from clients is suspended from practicing law in Wisconsin.
‘Light Hero’ attorney ordered to refund clients (UPDATE)
A suspended Milwaukee bankruptcy attorney who deemed himself “The Light Hero” in advertisements was ordered by a federal judge Tuesday to pay thousands of dollars for defrauding multiple clients in the poorest areas of Milwaukee.
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