2011AP1073-D OLR v. Guenther

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday issued two disciplinary orders.

2011AP2263-D OLR v. Taber

2011AP1700-D OLR v. Brandt

2011AP2625-D OLR v. Milos

The Oregon School District is facing a lawsuit after denying enrollment to a student who was expelled from a Janesville school.

2011AP49-D OLR v. Lamb

2011AP47-D OLR v. Niesen

Municipalities Liquor licenses; suspension; notice and hearing; sufficiency of the evidence

Professional Responsibility Suspension

Professional Responsibility Suspension

Professional Responsibility Suspension

Professional Responsibility Suspension Where attorney Eric L. Crandall attempted to “strong-arm” a client into withdrawing a grievance, a five month suspension is appropriate. “Turning to the question of the appropriate level of discipline, we conclude that a five-month suspension is proper in this case.  Like the referee, we are most troubled by Attorney Crandall’s letter to D.P. demanding payment of ...

Professional Responsibility Suspension Where attorney William J. Grogan used his trust account as a business and personal account, a 60-day suspension is appropriate. “We are satisfied the record supports the imposition of a 60-day license suspension, together with the recommended conditions. We approve the OLR’s request for costs of $6,425.53. Attorney Grogan has filed no objection to costs and the ...

Professional Responsibility Suspension Where attorney James E. Hammis billed the SPD for work he didn’t perform, practiced law after an administrative suspension, a four-month suspension is appropriate. “Attorney Hammis concedes he committed these ethical violations at a time of significant disruption to his legal practice, while overextended professionally and trying to maintain his practice during the break-up of his legal ...

Professional Responsibility Suspension Where attorney Frederick J. Voss had sexual intercourse with a mentally disturbed client, and disregarded requests from the client not to contact her anymore, a four-year suspension is appropriate. “In determining an appropriate sanction for an attorney who has engaged in misconduct, we must consider the seriousness of the misconduct, as well as the need to protect ...

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 imposed by the Supreme Court ...