Archives: Disciplinary Cases

Wisconsin Family Law Case Finder

Published: Friday, February 23rd, 2018

On March 1, 2018, Loeb & Herman will debut Wisconsin Family Law Case Finder, a subscription based legal research service specifically designed for family law attorneys.

Six Year Disciplinary Decision

Published: Thursday, July 28th, 2016

Wisconsin Supreme Court takes four years to decide a disciplinary case

Lawyer Suspended – For 45 Violations

Published: Wednesday, May 18th, 2016

Wisconsin Supreme Court ignores referee’s recommendation for a revocation for 45 violations of ethical rules.

Supreme Court Reduces Suspension

Published: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016

The Wisconsin Supreme Court substantially reduces a license suspension as recommended by the referee, despite the attorney not filing an appeal from the referee’s recommendation.

WI’s Disciplinary System Isn’t California

Published: Friday, October 30th, 2015

A lawyer has been suspended since 2009 while the California SC is considering a disbarment recommendation for over 1,100 bar complaints.

Public Reprimand for Lying to Court

Published: Wednesday, September 16th, 2015

The Supreme Court overrode lying lawyer’s suspension in favor of a public reprimand.

Kim Davis and The Law of Contempt

Published: Wednesday, September 9th, 2015

There is absolutely no question that the clerk is simply wrong. She swore an oath to obey the law – not just those laws she agrees with.

Wussy Discipline

Published: Thursday, June 25th, 2015

The decision of the Wisconsin SC was unanimous, apparently they all agree that a lawyer who had been disciplined on two prior occasions, committed 42 new violations affecting 12 clients and did not even bother to respond to the allegations should not have his license revoked.

What Does It Take to Get Revoked?

Published: Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

Tina Dahle was found in violation of 55 counts of professional misconduct and her license was suspended. What does it take for the Wisconsin SC to revoke an attorney’s license?

Soft Attorney Discipline in Wisconsin

Published: Wednesday, February 25th, 2015

Counts included two criminal convictions, one of them a felony. Amazingly, that did not result in a revocation of attorney’s license.