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Jan 14, 2019

Douglas County attorney faces license suspension

A Douglas County attorney faces a license suspension over allegations that he broke nine attorney-ethics rules.

Jan 9, 2019

Former chief counsel for Doyle faces suspension

A Dane County attorney who once worked for Gov. Jim Doyle's administration is faced with a 90-day suspension of his law license.

Jan 3, 2019

Neenah attorney faces 6-month license suspension

A Neenah attorney faces a 6-month license suspension for jumping bail, a felony conviction and practicing law while his license was suspended.

Dec 31, 2018

High court slaps La Crosse attorney with suspension instead of reprimand

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided to discipline a La Crosse County attorney using a 60-day suspension instead of the public reprimand a referee recommended.

Dec 28, 2018

High court doles out less discipline for Lake Geneva lawyer

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has declined to adopt a recommendation that it suspend a Lake Geneva attorney’s license three times longer than what lawyer-regulators had requested.

Dec 18, 2018

Attorney faces discipline in Wisconsin over Minnesota misconduct

A Minnesota lawyer faces discipline in Wisconsin over misconduct he committed in his home state.

Dec 17, 2018

La Crosse attorney challenging suspension recommendation

A La Crosse attorney is challenging a referee’s recommendation that his law license be suspended for six months and he pass an exam before being reinstated.

Dec 14, 2018

Committee seeking response to proposed changes to lawyer-ethics rules, disciplinary process

A committee convened by the Wisconsin Supreme Court is proposing various changes to the state’s lawyer-discipline procedures and rules, such as letting referees dole out license suspensions in certain circumstances without cases having to go before the high court.

Dec 13, 2018

High court suspends Fond du Lac attorney’s license

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Fond du Lac attorney’s license for 14 months.

Dec 10, 2018

Referee to high court: Suspend La Crosse attorney, require exam for reinstatement

A referee is recommending that the Wisconsin Supreme Court suspend a La Crosse attorney’s law license for six months and require him to undergo an exam.

Dec 6, 2018

Ex-Jackson County DA responds to misconduct allegations

A former Jackson County district attorney is challenging allegations that he engaged in criminal behavior that violated attorney-ethics rules.

Dec 3, 2018

Attorney agreeing to discipline in Wisconsin over misconduct in Maryland

A Maryland attorney is agreeing to undergo disciplinary measures in Wisconsin for misconduct he committed in his home state.

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