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2008AP834-D OLR v. Kessler
Professional Responsibility Dismissal Where attorney Frederick P. Kessler only suggested that another person make a misrepresentation, but did not make one himself, the disciplinary proceedings against him must be dismissed. “The rule does, however, require that there be, at a minimum, a dishonest or deceitful statement or a misrepresentation. That did not occur in this […]
2009AP1529-D OLR v. Kessler
Professional Responsibility Dismissal Where the referee’s finding that Judge Joan F. Kessler did not lie to investigators was not clearly erroneous, the disciplinary proceedings against her must be dismissed. “The only possible grounds to overturn the referee’s factual findings, then, are inferences. As the referee acknowledged, one could certainly draw inferences adverse to the [...]
2009AP3177-D OLR v. Kramer
Professional Responsibility Revocation Where attorney Mark R. Kramer committed 69 violations of the rules, including converting client funds, revocation is appropriate. “It is clear that Attorney Kramer’s professional misconduct requires the severest level of discipline that we impose, namely, the revocation of his license to practice law in Wisconsin. Attorney Kramer engaged in a patt[...]
06-cv-611 Silicon Graphics, Inc., v. ATI Technologies, Inc.
Professional Responsibility Choice of law Wisconsin’s rules governing conflicts of interest do not apply in federal court. “Despite the lack of a clear holding in this circuit, I agree with defendants that federal law is controlling. As a general matter, federal courts apply state law to ‘substantive’ questions when state law created the underlying cause […]
2007AP2763-D OLR v. LeSieur
Professional Responsibility Public reprimand Where attorney Barry LeSieur was convicted of OWI, third offense, a public reprimand is appropriate. “[W]e determine that Attorney LeSieur’s conduct demonstrates a pattern of disregard for the requirements of the law and calls for the imposition of public discipline. Moreover, it is clear that a private reprimand would not be […]
2005AP1978-D OLR v. George
Professional Responsibility Even though Gary R. George has not acknowledged wrongdoing that led to his criminal convictions, reinstatement of his law license is appropriate. “There is nothing in the supreme court rules that requires Attorney George to acknowledge the wrongfulness of his actions before reinstatement. The rules do require Attorney George to have a proper […]
2008AP1847-D OLR v. Peiss
Professional Responsibility Suspension Where attorney John H. Peiss had his license in Illinois suspended for one year, reciprocal discipline is appropriate. “After fully reviewing the matter, we adopt the finding gs of fact and conclusions of law set forth in the referee’s report. We approve the referee’s recommendation and impose the discipline identical to that […]
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