Attorney Paul M. Bach of Northbrook, IL; crook
The state of Illinois presented Paul Matthew Bach with a law license in 1992.
The Disciplinary Commission found Paul guilty of the following misconduct.
- Engaged in conduct involving fraud, deceit, dishonesty or misrepresentation
- Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
- Engaged in conduct tending to bring the legal profession into disrepute
- Failed to promptly deliver property/funds to third party as required
- Converted client funds to personal use (crook)
In one matter, Paul agreed to represent a client in a bankruptcy case for a flat fee of $2,700. The bankruptcy trustee agreed to allow Paul’s client to pay $2,316 a month to the trustee in order to liquidate his debts under the Chapter 13 filing.
Shortly after this agreement, the client began sending monthly checks of $2,316 to Paul, which he was then required to send to the bankruptcy trustee. After the bankruptcy trustee contacted the client and asked why he hadn’t made any of the promised monthly payments, he discovered that Paul had converted the funds to pay his personal expenses.
Because Attorney Misfits in Illinois are held to a much lower standard of conduct then everyone else, Paul was never criminally charged with stealing his client’s money.
As a consequence of his misconduct, the cheerleaders for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Paul by gifting him with a complimentary censure 60-day suspension of his law license.
As we speak (ca. August 2012) Paul practices with the Bach Law Offices in Northbrook, Illinois.
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| Attorney Reema Bajai of Maple Park, IL; convicted prostitute
The state of Illinois presented Reema Nicki Bajai with a law license in 2010 after she graduated from Northern Illinois University Law School.
In June 2011, Reema was charged with three (3) counts of prostitution, one of which was a felony charge. According to DeKalb Police, Reema was charged because the acts took place within 1,000 feet of a school. Authorities began looking into Reema after they discovered emails between her and a man for the purposes of prostitution during an unrelated child pornography investigation involving someone else.
In June 2012, Reema pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of prostitution. In the negotiated plea deal, Reema 26, agreed to plead guilty in exchange for the prosecutor dropping the felony prostitution charge and a second misdemeanor prostitution charge.
Reema was sentenced to one-year of supervised probation and 50 hours of community service.
Because Attorney Misfits are held to a much lower standard of conduct then everyone else in Illinois, Reema was never disciplined by the Illinois Disciplinary Commission.
It must be comforting the folks living in the greater Chicago area to know that there is yet another convict practicing law compliments of the comedians sitting on the Disciplinary Commission.
As we speak (Sept 2012) Reema practices with the Bajai Law Offices LLC at 231 Main Street in Maple Park, Illinois, which is about 60 miles west of Chicago.
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| Attorney Sheldon Banks of Deerfield, IL; ethical dwarf
The state of Illinois presented Sheldon Lee Banks with a law license in 1965.
The Disciplinary Commission found Sheldon guilty of the following misconduct.
- Failed to return unearned fees (crook)
- Failed to respond to requests from disciplinary board (Up Yours, said Sheldon!)
- Engaged in conduct involving fraud, deceit, dishonest or misrepresentation
- Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
- Engaged in conduct tending to bring the courts/legal profession into disrepute
- Neglected a legal matter
Sheldon agreed to represent Kenneth Hicks when he was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. Sheldon agreed to represent Hicks for a flat fee of $10,000, which led Hicks’ mother Ratunda to issue him a cashier’s check for $15,000.
Subsequently, pay. The Disciplinary Board ruled that Sheldon did absolutely no legal work to justify his retention of the $7,500.
As a consequence of his misconduct, the cheerleaders for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Sheldon by gifting him with another 2-year suspension of his law license.
As we speak (ca. July 2012) Sheldon 707 Lake Cook Road in Deerfield, Illinois.
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| Attorney Maurice Barry, Jr. of Normal, IL; lying buffoon
The state of Illinois presented Maurice J. Barry, Jr. with a law license in 1985.
The Disciplinary Commission found Maurice guilty of the following misconduct.
Maurice made several false statements in pleadings that he filed in court. Maurice also found it acceptable to make false statements in open court about whether he represented a party in a lawsuit.
As a consequence of her misconduct, the Patron Saints for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Maurice by gifting him with a complimentary 1-year suspension of his law license.
As we speak (ca. November 2012) Maurice continues to practice in the Normal, Illinois area.
Warning: Maurice does not carry legal malpractice insurance
Attorney Richard Bass of Chicago; ethical leprechaun
The state of Illinois presented Richard Ivan Bass with a law license in 1968.
The Disciplinary Commission found Richard guilty of the following misconduct.
Richard failed to appear for a mandatory status conference in connection with his client’s consolidated workers’ compensation claims. As a result of Richard’s gross negligence and incompetence, his clients compensation claims were dismissed.
In addition, Richard failed to initially cooperate with Disciplinary Commission’s investigation of his misconduct. Put simply, Richard told the Commission “Up Yours.”
As a consequence of his misconduct, the Patron Saints for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Richard by gifting him with a complimentary 90-day suspension of his law license.
As we speak (ca. December 2012) Richard practices with Richard I. Bass & Associates at 180 North LaSalle Street in Chicago, Illinois.
Warning: Richard doesn’t carry legal malpractice insurance
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Attorney Shannon Bedgood of Westchester, IL; drunken scofflaw
The state of Illinois presented Shannon Hayes Bedgood with a law license in 1995.
The Disciplinary Commission found Andrew guilty of the following misconduct.
- Engaged in the illegal practice of law while license suspended
- Engaged in conduct adversely reflecting on fitness to practice law
- Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
- Convicted of criminal conduct
In one matter, Shannon attended a party in Hinsdale, Illinois, wherein she consumed multiple drinks and became intoxicated. While driving home from the party, a Hinsdale Police officer observed Shannon speeding and swerving between lanes. He pulled her over and observed that she reeked of alcohol. He then arrested her and she was charged with DUI, speeding, improper lane usage, and failure to signal. Shannon was subsequently found guilty and sentenced to one year of supervision and fined $1,160.
As a consequence of his misconduct, the supporters for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Shannon by gifting her with a complimentary 90-day suspension of her law license. .
As we speak (ca. September 2012) Shannon practices at the Bedgood Law Office at 710 South Manchester Street in Westchester, Illinois, which is a suburb of Chicago.
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| Attorney Donald A. Behle of Springfield, IL; ethical leper-con
In the past, attorney Donald A. Behle sat as a Logan County Associate Judge in Springfield, Illinois.
During his useless term on the bench, Judge Behle was charged with misconduct by the Illinois Judicial Commission.
Donnie Baby found nothing wrong with presiding over a divorce and custody case despite the fact he was dating the woman involved in the matter. To assure that this woman was fully satisfied with his performance, Donnie ordered her ex-husband’s employer to withhold child support payments from his paycheck. It wasn’t until about two years later that Ol’ Donnie finally recused himself from the case. What a guy!
Judge Behle also had inappropriate personal contact with another woman who testified in his court in her sister’s child custody case. Donnie didn’t recuse himself from this case until nearly two months after he “awarded temporary custody of the children” to the woman’s sister. Is that like cool or what?
Due to media reports of Donnie’s aberrant behavior and knowing he would likely be removed from the bench, he did what any Judicial Wimp would do, he resigned.
As we speak (ca. March 2011) this certified loser continues to practice law at 121 N. Main Street in Bloomington, Illinois. What a joke!
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| Attorney Michelle Berkel of Wood River, IL; repeat offender
The state of Illinois presented Michelle Lynne Berkel with a law license in 1978.
The Disciplinary Commission found Michelle guilty of misconduct on at least two occasions.
Michelle’s 1st bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree – 1998
Michelle’s misconduct came about while she worked as an assistant State’s Attorney in Madison County, Illinois. During her employ, Michelle tried to gather information for her close friend, Cynthia Palermo, relating to the assets of her husband Timothy for use in a possible divorce proceeding.
Michelle sent a letter on State’s Attorney letterhead to the Secretary of State asking whether Timothy was publicly listed as an officer or agent for any registered business entities. In her letter, she falsely stated that the State’s Attorney’s office was investigating Timothy. Michelle also called the Madison County Recorder’s office and requested a search of their records relating to Timothy without disclosing that her request was not related to her official duties. The commission ruled Michelle guilty of the following:
- Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
- Engaged in conduct tending to bring the courts/legal profession into disrepute
- Engaged in conduct involving fraud, deceit, dishonesty or misrepresentation
- Made a false statement re: a material fact
As a consequence of his misconduct, the enablers for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Michelle by gifting her with a complimentary reprimand.
Michelle’s 2nd bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree – 2011
Michelle found guilty of the following misconduct:
- Failed to act with reasonable diligence (slacker)
- Failed to keep client reasonably informed as to status of legal matter
- Failed to reasonably explain matter to client to permit client to make informed decisions
- Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
- Engaged in conduct involving fraud, deceit, dishonesty or misrepresentation
- Failed to appear for client status conferences
- Client’s worker’s compensation claim dismissed due to Michelle’s gross negligence
- Made false statements to client regarding scheduled hearings
As a consequence of his misconduct, the cheerleaders for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Michelle by gifting her with a complimentary 30-day suspension of her law license.
As we speak (ca. July 2012) Michelle practices with the Berkel Law Firm at 44 East Ferguson Avenue in Wood River, Illinois.
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| Attorney Robert Bless of Arlington Heights, IL; ethical gremlin
The state of Illinois presented Michael Robert Bless with a law license in 2004 after he graduated from George State University Law School.
The Georgia State Bar has charged Robert with the following misconduct.
The Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) has charged Robert with engaging in the following misconduct.
Michael previously served as a McHenry County Board member. He also worked for the Cook County (Chicago) sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office fired Mike after it learned he was working a County Board member along with running his law office. In truth, Mike was defrauding the taxpayers by collecting disability checks from Cook Countywhile working two other jobs.
Michael found it appropriate to have sex with a client, Kathleen Scott and also to accepting over $100,000 in loans from her. Mike admits to having sex with Kathleen but denies he was her attorney.
Kathleen contacted Mike’s law firm in connection a fatal accident involving her husband. Subsequently, Kathleen entered into a written contract with Mike’s law firm to handle her case. Mike or firm were cited as her attorney on legal documents filed with the court in the wrongful death case. Therefore, Mike’s denial that he represented Kathleen is a lie.
At a disciplinary hearing, Kathleen testified about her sexual relationship with Mike; however, she eventually learned that he was married with six children. Kathleen then broke off the relationship, which led Mike to send her a text stating:
“U need 2 deny anything other than we r good friends nothing more I could lose my license.”
The enablers for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission recommended to the Illinois Supreme Court that Mike receive a complimentary 3-year suspension as punishment for his egregious misconduct.
All that’s left now is to wait and see what if any punishment the Illinois Supreme Court metes out to Mike.
As we speak (ca. June 2013), Michael practices with Bless & Associates at 102 North Evergreen in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
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Attorney Alan J. Bernstein of Chicago; repeat offender
The state of Illinois presented Alan J. Bernstein with a law license in 1981.
The Disciplinary Commission found Alan guilty of misconduct on several occasions.
Alan’s 1st bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree – 2004
- Conversion of client funds to personal use
- Failed to keep client reasonably informed about status of legal matter
- Failed to promptly comply with client requests for information
- Failed to act with reasonable diligence (slacker)
- Commingled client funds with personal funds
- Failed to promptly deliver funds to client or third person entitled to said funds
- Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
- Engaged in conduct involving dishonest, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation
- Engage din conduct tending to bring the legal profession into disrepute (And your point is?)
As a consequence of his misconduct, the cheerleaders for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Alan by gifting him with a complimentary 30-day suspension of his law license
Alan’s 2nd bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree – 2011
- Failed to act with reasonable diligence (slacker)
- Failed to keep client reasonably informed about status of legal matter
- Failed to promptly comply with client requests for information
- Failed to explain matter to extent necessary to afford client ability to make informed decisions
- Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
- Engaged in conduct involving dishonest, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation
- Failed to expedite litigation consistent with client’s interest
As a consequence of his misconduct, the Patron Saints for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Larry by gifting him with a complimentary 180-month suspension of his law license.
As we speak (ca. August 2012) Alan practices with the Law Offices of Alan J. Bernstein at 10 South LaSalle Street in Chicago, Illinois.
Warning: Alan does not carry legal malpractice insurance – double check
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Attorney Randolph Blomberg of Aurora, IL; convicted druggie
The state of Illinois presented Randolph Karl Blomberg with a law license in 1976.
The Disciplinary Commission found Randolph guilty of the following misconduct.
During an undercover investigation of Randolph’s roommate, Richard Cherry, the Batavia, Illinois Police
The Batavia, Illinois Police were involved in an undercover investigation of Randolph’s roommate, Richard Cherry for repeated sales of marijuana. After Cherry’s arrest they discovered that Randolph was his roommate.
While being interviewed by the police, Cherry told them that Randolph supplied him with the Marijuana that he later sold to undercover police. Cherry went on to tell the police that Randolph supplied him with 98% of the marijuana he was selling.
Shortly after the interview with Cherry, the police obtained a search warrant and discovered marijuana in Randolph’s residence, which then led to his immediate arrest. Randolph was charged in a three count indictment for unlawful possession of more than 500 grams of marijuana with intent to deliver, possession of marijuana, a felony, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
Subsequently, Randolph pleaded guilty one felony count of unlawful possession of marijuana and was sentenced to 30-months of probation and $4,255 in fines and costs.
As a consequence of his misconduct, the cheerleaders for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Randolph by gifting him with a complimentary stayed two-year suspension of his law license. In truth, the comedians sitting on the Supreme Court didn’t mete out any real punishment to Randolph.
As we speak (ca. August 2012) Randolph practices with the Law Offices of Randolph K. Blomberg at 403 West Galena Blvd. in Aurora, Illinois.
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Attorney Bruce Bode of Chicago; ethical gremlin
The state of Wisconsin presented Bruce A. Bode with a law license in 1990 after he graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School.
The Office of Lawyer Registration (OLR) found Bruce guilty of the following misconduct.
- Engaged in a pattern of misconduct involving 10 separate client matters
- Failed to communicate with clients regarding status of their cases
- Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)
- Failed to respond to inquires from disciplinary investigators (Up Yours, said Bruce!)
As a consequence of her misconduct, the Wisconsin Supreme Court punished Bruce by gifting him with a complimentary 1-year suspension of his law license.
Bruce also received a complimentary 1-year suspension of his law license from the comedians sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court.
As we speak (ca. March 2013) Bruce practices at 120 South Riverside Plaza in Chicago, Illinois.
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Attorney William Boulware of Chicago; lying moron
The state of Wisconsin presented William A. Boulware with a law license in 1995 after he graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School.
The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) found William guilty of the following misconduct.
- Engaged in an egregious conflict of interest
- Engaged in conduct involving fraud, deceit, dishonest or misrepresentation
- Willfully lied to ethics investigators
For a period of four years, William was employed as the legislative counsel for a Native American tribe. Bill’s last day of employment with the tribe was June 30.
Prior to June 30, William was in contact with the CEO of a development company involved in one of the tribe’s development projects. Bill and the CEO discussed Bill’s employment with a new company that was being formed to deal exclusively with Native American tribe property developments. Bill did not inform the tribe of these contacts but falsely told several coworkers and tribe members that he was looking for a job in Europe.
During the ethics investigation, OLR had obtained emails sent by Bill to the CEO of the newly formed development company. Bill made several statements to OLR investigators that he neither sought a position nor worked for the new development company before July 1, statements he knew were patently false.
In an effort to conceal his wrongful conduct, Bill told tribe members and employees that he intended to pursue employment in Europe when in fact he was negotiating to secure employment with the new development company.
As a consequence of his misconduct, the enablers for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Wisconsin Supreme Courts punished William by gifting him with a complimentary reprimand.
As we speak (ca. July 2013), William practices with Powerhouse Sports Academy in Chicago
| Attorney Mark Brabec of Gilberts, IL; convicted wife beater
The state of Illinois presented Mark Edward Brabec with a law license in 1996.
The Disciplinary Commission found Mark guilty of the following misconduct.
Wife-beating conviction
Mark was involved in an argument with his wife at their home. At that time Mark spit at his wife, grabbed her by both arms, and pushed and kicked her. Shortly thereafter, he was arrested and charged with domestic battery. He later pled guilty a reduced charge of battery in exchange for a sentence of a one-year period of supervision. He was also ordered to complete 26 weeks of domestic violence counseling at the Mel Gibson Institute for Wife-beaters located in Santa Monica, California.
Disorderly conduct conviction
In this instance Mark was involved in an argument with his wife at their home, wherein he grabbed the phone away from her and pulled the cord of the wall to prevent her from calling the police. Mark was arrested and charged with interfering with a report of domestic violence. Subsequently, Mark was found guilty of disorderly conduct and again sentenced to a one-year period of supervision and ordered to complete a court in anger management at the Charlie Sheen Institute for Anger Counseling located in Beverly Hills, California.
As a consequence of his misconduct, the supporters for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Mark by gifting him with a complimentary 60-day suspension of his law license. .
As we speak (ca. September 2012) Mark practices at 96 Summit Drive in Gilberts, Illinois, which is about 50 miles northwest of Chicago.
Warning: Mark does not carry legal malpractice insurance
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| Attorney Bruce A. Brennan of DeKalb, IL; convict
The state of Illinois presented Bruce A. Brennan with a law license in 1986.
The Disciplinary Commission found Bruce guilty of the following misconduct.
- Committed a criminal act adversely reflecting on his fitness to practice law
- Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
- Engaged in conduct tending to bring the courts/legal profession into disrepute
In one matter, Bruce was convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) and was sentenced to one-year of court supervision and fined $680.
In a different matter, Bruce was convicted of possession of cannabis (marijuana) and was sentenced to 18-months of court supervision and fined $500.
As a consequence of his criminal misconduct, the apologists for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Bruce by gifting him a stayed 4-month suspension of his law license. In truth, the comedians on the court didn’t punish Bruce in any significant manner.
As we speak (ca. July 2012) Bruce practices with the Law Office of Bruce A. Brennan at 112 Orchard Lane in DeKalb, Illinois.
WARNING: Bruce does not carry legal malpractice insurance!
Attorney Donald Brewer of Crystal Lake, IL; repeat offender
The state of Illinois presented Donald Ray Brewer with a law license in 1974.
The Disciplinary Commission found Donald guilty of misconduct on at least two separate occasions.
Donald’s 1st bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree
- Failed to provide competent representation (moron)
- Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)
- Failed to keep client informed of status of legal matter
As a consequence of his misconduct, the enablers for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Donald by gifting him with a complimentary censure.
Donald’s 2nd bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree
In one matter, Donald engaged in an obvious conflict of interest when he represented a charitable foundation in a transaction in which the foundation had loaned money to another of his clients. Apparently, Donald lacks the necessary intellect to understand what the term “conflict of interest” means.
As a consequence of his misconduct, the enablers for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Donald by gifting him with his second complimentary censure.
As we speak (ca. December 2012) Donald practices with the Law Offices of Donald R. Brewer at 444 North Route 31 in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
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| Attorney Roger L. Brown of Calumet City, IL; serial offender
The state of Illinois presented Roger L. Brown with a law license in 1985.
The Disciplinary Commission found Roger guilty of misconduct on several occasions.
Roger’s 1st bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree – 2002
- Neglected a legal matter entrusted to him
- Failed to provide competent representation (moron)
- Misrepresented his qualifications in advertisements
- Failed to act with reasonable diligence (slacker)
- Failed to keep client reasonably informed of status of legal matter
In one matter, Donald’s gross incompetence and negligence cause a client’s (victim’s) legitimate legal claims to be forever barred when Donnie allowed the statute of limitations to pass while he sat on his ignorant hands.
As a consequence of his misconduct, the Patron Saints for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Roger by gifting him with a complimentary 60-day suspension of his law license.
Roger’s 2nd bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree – 2006
- Failed to provide competent representation (moron)
- Failed to act with reasonable diligence (slacker)
- Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
- Engaged in conduct tending to bring the legal profession into disrepute
- Engaged in conduct involving fraud, deceit, dishonesty or misrepresentation
- Failed to promptly comply with client requests for information
- Failed to keep client reasonably informed of status of legal matter
As a consequence of his misconduct, the cheerleaders for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Roger by gifting him with a complimentary 180-day suspension of his law license.
Roger’s 3rd bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree – 2012
- Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
- Engaged in conduct tending to bring the legal profession into disrepute
- Commingled client funds with personal funds
As a consequence of his misconduct, the supporters for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Roger by gifting him with a yet another complimentary 180-day suspension of his law license.
As we speak (ca. August 2012) Roger practices at 2100 Sibley Blvd. in Calumet City, Illinois.
Warning: Donald does not carry legal malpractice insurance
Attorney Nick Burgrabe of Lincoln, IL; degenerate pervert, lush
For several years, Nick Burgrabe was the city attorney for  Lincoln, Illinois which is abo  ut 45 miles south of Peoria. In the recent past the Illinois Attorney Disciplinary Commission found Sick Nick guilty of a variety of misconduct.
Nick the Perv was found guilty of secretly videotaping sexual encounters with at least five (5) women. Three of the women were former clients of the Perv and another was his personal secretary. Nick’s illegal videotaping took place over a course of about six years.
In addition to his perverted conduct, Nick was also disciplined for being criminally convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) on two occasions.
Nick the Perv’s Hyperbolic (BS) Defense
Nick had the chutzpah to defend his conduct by claiming his alcohol dependence and personality disorder were the cause of his sexual perversions and drunken escapades. As could be expected the enablers for Attorney Perverts at the Commission bought into Nick’s bullshit defense and considered it a mitigating factor.
By the way the enablers also gave Nick the Perv credit because he expressed remorse. Of course he was sorry; however only because he got caught.
For his misconduct the enablers sitting on the Disciplinary Commission and the Illinois Supreme Court punished Nick by gifting him with a nine month suspension of his law license.
As we speak Nick the Perv is practicing his brand of law at 419 Pulaski Street in Lincoln, Illinois.
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