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RECENTLY FILED DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS FROM SUPREME COURT

SUPREME COURT OF ILLINOIS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

THE COURT MADE THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MISCELLANEOUS RECORD

M.R.25460 – In re: Patricia Lynn Hayes. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Order entered by the Court. Garman, C.J., took no part.

M.R.25827 – In re: Robert Michael Voltl. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for leave to file exceptions to the report and recommendation of the Review Board is allowed.

The petition of Robert Michael Voltl for reinstatement to the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 767 is denied.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.26477 – In re: Albin J. Czarnik. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed. The petition of Albin J. Czarnik for reinstatement to the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 767 is allowed subject to the following conditions which shall be applicable during the first two (2) year period after petitioner resumes the active practice of law:

Petitioner shall participate in therapy sessions with Mr. Sid Kalcheim or such other qualified mental health professional acceptable to the Administrator on a regular basis of not less than once every four (4) to six (6) weeks; and

Petitioner shall provide to Mr. Kalcheim or such other qualified mental health professional an appropriate release authorizing the treating professional to report to the Administrator on at least a semi-annual basis petitioner’s compliance with the above condition.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.26494 – In re: Ian Jackson Sharping. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27327 – In re: Jeannette M. Conrad. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent Jeannette M. Conrad is suspended from the practice of law for six (6) months and until further order of the Court.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27347 – In re: Celestine Dotson. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose reciprocal discipline pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 763 is allowed, and respondent Celestine Dotson, who has been disciplined in the State of Missouri, is suspended from the practice of law in the State of Illinois for six (6) months and until further order of the Court, with the suspension stayed in its entirety by a one (1)-year period of probation which shall be deemed satisfied in Illinois by the successful completion of probation imposed by the Supreme Court of Missouri.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27355 – In re: Paul D. Buhl. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose reciprocal discipline pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 763 is allowed, and respondent Paul D. Buhl, who has been disciplined in the State of Connecticut, is reprimanded in the State of Illinois and required to successfully complete the continuing legal education course in legal ethics ordered by the Superior Court in Connecticut.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27362 – In re: Donald Paul Rosen. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Review Board is allowed in part. Respondent Donald Paul Rosen is suspended from the practice of law for three (3) years and until further order of the Court.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27366 – In re: Edwin John Hull III. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015.

Respondent Edwin John Hull III shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27367 – In re: Corey Michael Novick. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for leave to file exceptions to the report and recommendation of the Review Board is denied. Respondent Corey Michael Novick is suspended from the practice of law for sixty (60) days, as recommended by the Review Board.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015. Respondent Corey Michael Novick shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27368 – In re: Melanie Cheri’ King. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent Melanie Cheri’ King is suspended from the practice of law for six (6) months and until she successfully completes the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission Professionalism Seminar and provides proof to the Administrator that she has properly disbursed $1,000 in escrow funds.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015.

Respondent Melanie Cheri’ King shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from her conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27379 – In re: Shawn Kelvin Hu. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent Shawn Kelvin Hu is suspended from the practice of law for one (1) year and until further order of the Court.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27380 – In re: Lawrence Howard Hyman. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by respondent Lawrence Howard Hyman for leave to file exceptions to the report and recommendation of the Review Board is denied. Respondent Lawrence Howard Hyman is suspended from the practice of law for thirty (30) days, as recommended by the Review Board.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015. Respondent Lawrence Howard Hyman shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27382 – In re: Constantine Peter Kallas. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by Constantine Peter Kallas to strike his name from the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(a) is allowed, effective immediately.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27383 – In re: Judd Barton James. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27384 – In re: Robert M. Stephenson. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27395 – In re: Roger Aaron Clay III. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent Roger Aaron Clay III is suspended from the practice of law for one (1) year and until further order of the Court.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27400 – In re: Peter Owen Muldoon. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent Peter Owen Muldoon is suspended from the practice of law for six (6) months and until further order of the Court.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27419 – In re: David Alan Novoselsky. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by respondent David Alan Novoselsky for leave to file exceptions to the report and recommendation of the Review Board is allowed, and respondent David Alan Novoselsky is suspended from the practice of law for six (6) months and until he successfully completes the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission Professionalism Seminar.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015. Respondent David Alan Novoselsky shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court. Theis, J., took no part.

M.R.27422 – In re: Keith Joseph Hays. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by Keith Joseph Hays to strike his name from the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(a) is allowed, effective immediately.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27424 – In re: Ernest Kurt Koehler. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27430 – In re: Kaci L. Holguin. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent Kaci L. Holguin is suspended from the practice of law for six (6) months and until further order of the Court, with the suspension stayed in its entirety by a one (1)-year period of probation, subject to the following conditions:

Respondent shall comply with the provisions of Article VII of the Illinois Supreme Court Rules on Admission and Discipline of Attorneys and the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and shall timely cooperate with the Administrator in providing information regarding any investigations relating to her conduct;

Respondent shall reimburse the Commission for the costs of this proceeding as designated in Supreme Court Rule 773 and shall reimburse the Commission for any further costs incurred during the period of probation;

At least thirty (30) days prior to the termination of the period of probation, respondent shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from her conduct;

At least thirty (30) days prior to the termination of the period of probation, respondent shall pay restitution of $600 to Maria Arriaga;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within seven (7) days of any arrest or charge alleging her violation of any criminal or quasi-criminal statute or ordinance;

Respondent shall attend meetings as scheduled by the Commission probation officer. Respondent shall submit quarterly written reports to the Commission probation officer concerning the status of her practice of law and the nature and extent of her compliance with the conditions of probation;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within (14) days of any change of address;

Respondent shall continue in her course of treatment with a psychiatrist at Genesis Clinical Services, or such other qualified mental health professional acceptable to the Administrator, and shall report to a psychiatrist at Genesis Clinical Services, or such other qualified mental health professional on a regular basis of not less than once per month, with the Administrator advised of any change in attendance deemed warranted by such professional;

Respondent shall comply with all treatment recommendations of a psychiatrist at Genesis Clinical Services or such other qualified mental health professional, including the taking of medications as prescribed, and including participation in psychological counseling and therapy as may be recommended;

Respondent shall provide to a psychiatrist at Genesis Clinical Services, or other such qualified mental health professional, an appropriate release authorizing the treating professional to: (1) disclose to the Administrator on at least a quarterly basis information pertaining to the nature of respondent’s compliance with any treatment plan established with respect to respondent’s condition; (2) promptly report to the Administrator respondent’s failure to comply with any part of an established treatment plan; and (3) respond to any inquiries by the Administrator regarding respondent’s mental or emotional state or compliance with any established treatment plans;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within fourteen (14) days of any change in treatment professionals;

Respondent shall abstain from the usage of alcohol and any unprescribed controlled substances;

Respondent shall, as required by the Administrator, submit to random substance testing by a qualified mental health professional or facility approved by the Administrator, within eight (8) hours of receiving notice by the Administrator that she shall submit to the testing. The results of the tests shall be reported to the Administrator. Respondent shall pay any and all costs of such testing;

Respondent shall participate in a 12-step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous, by attending at least one meeting a week. Respondent is to maintain a log of her attendance at the meetings and submit it to the Administrator with her quarterly reports;

Respondent shall report to the Administrator any lapse in her sobriety or usage of any unprescribed controlled substances within seventy-two (72) hours of that usage; and

Probation shall be revoked if respondent is found to have violated any of the terms of probation. The six (6)-month period of suspension shall commence from the date of the determination that any term of probation has been violated and shall continue until further order of the Court.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27439 – In re: Todd Alexander Gordon. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent Todd Alexander Gordon is suspended from the practice of law for one (1) year and until further order of the Court and until he pays restitution in the amount of $1,500 to John and Jodie Shipley, $500 to Alberto Friedmann, and $450 to Dustin Moreno.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27440 – In re: George Nicolas Panagoulias. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent George Nicolas Panagoulias is suspended from the practice of law for one (1) year and until further order of the Court. The suspension in this case shall run consecutively to the suspension imposed upon respondent on March 24, 2015, in In re Panagoulias, M.R. 25994.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27441 – In re: John H. Peiss. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by respondent John H. Peiss for leave to file exceptions to the report and recommendation of the Review Board is denied. Respondent John H. Peiss is disbarred, as recommended by the Review Board.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27442 – In re: David M. Schrauth. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015. Respondent David M. Schrauth shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27443 – In re: Linda Rose Montgomery. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent Linda Rose Montgomery is suspended from the practice of law for eight (8) months and until further order of the Court.

Order entered by the Court. Burke, J., took no part.

M.R.27463 – In re: Jeffrey Thomas Abbott. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent Jeffrey Thomas Abbott is suspended from the practice of law for one (1) year and until further order of the Court, with the suspension stayed after five (5) months by a two (2)-year period of probation subject to the following conditions:

Respondent shall abstain from the usage of alcohol and any unprescribed controlled substances;

Respondent shall, as required by the Administrator, submit to random substance testing by a qualified mental health professional or facility approved by the Administrator, within eight (8) hours of receiving notice by the Administrator that he shall submit to the testing. The results of the tests shall be reported to the Administrator. Respondent shall pay any and all costs of such testing;

Respondent shall attend meetings as scheduled by the Commission probation officer. Respondent shall submit quarterly written reports to the Commission probation officer concerning the status of his practice of law and the nature and extent of his compliance with the conditions of probation;

Respondent shall participate in Alcoholics Anonymous or another 12-step program by attending at least three (3) meetings per week. Respondent is to maintain a log of his attendance at the meetings and submit it to the Administrator with his quarterly reports;

Respondent shall maintain a sponsor in the 12-step program or Alcoholics Anonymous and shall provide the name, address and telephone number of the sponsor to the Administrator within fourteen (14) days of being placed on probation. Respondent shall request that the sponsor communicate with the Administrator in writing on a quarterly basis regarding respondent’s participation and progress in the 12-step program and report any lapses in sobriety or usage of unprescribed controlled substances to the Administrator within seventy-two (72) hours of his knowledge of that usage;

Respondent shall report to the Administrator any lapse in his sobriety or usage of any unprescribed controlled substances within seventy-two (72) hours of that usage;

Respondent shall reimburse the Commission for the costs of this proceeding as defined in Supreme Court Rule 773 and shall reimburse the Commission for any further costs incurred during the period of probation;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within seven (7) days of any arrest or charge alleging his violation of any criminal or quasi-criminal statute or ordinance;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within fourteen (14) days of any change of address; and

Probation shall be revoked if respondent is found to have violated any of the terms of probation. The remaining portion of the one (1)-year period of suspension shall commence from the date of the determination that any term of probation has been violated and shall continue until further order of the Court.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27465 – In re: Bruce Joseph Tackowiak. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose reciprocal discipline pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 763 is allowed, and respondent Bruce Joseph Tackowiak, who has been disciplined in the State of California, is suspended from the practice of law in the State of Illinois for two (2) years, with the suspension stayed after thirty (30) days by a two (2)-year period of probation, subject to the conditions imposed by the Supreme Court of California.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015.

Respondent Bruce Joseph Tackowiak shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension/probation.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27466 – In re: Mark W. Costa. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Order entered by the Court. Karmeier, J., took no part.

M.R.27473 – In re: James Joseph Gende II. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by respondent James Joseph Gende II for a hearing pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 763 on the Administrator’s petition for reciprocal discipline is denied.

Orders entered by the Court. Kilbride, J., took no part.

M.R.27475 – In re: Ronald Richard Duebbert. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by respondent Ronald Richard Duebbert for leave to file exceptions to the report and recommendation of the Review Board is denied. Respondent Ronald Richard Duebbert is censured, as recommended by the Review Board.

Order entered by the Court. Karmeier, J., took no part.

M.R.27476 – In re: Charisse Angela Bruno. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27477 – In re: Daniel Rozenstrauch. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27490 – In re: Joshua Mark Bradley. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27494 – In re: Finis E. Williams, Jr. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27504 – In re: Christopher K. Davies. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent Christopher K. Davies is suspended from the practice of law for two (2) years and until further order of the Court.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27505 – In re: Theodore Roosevelt Jamison III. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent Theodore Roosevelt Jamison III is suspended from the practice of law for eighteen (18) months and until further order of the Court.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27507 – In re: Roxanne Bryant Jackson. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by Roxanne Bryant Jackson to strike her name from the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(a) is allowed, effective immediately.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27508 – In re: David Leo Wisniewski. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent David Leo Wisniewski is suspended from the practice of law for six (6) months and until further order of the Court.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27514 – In re: David Edmund Neely. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent David Edmund Neely is suspended from the practice of law for two (2) years and until he pays restitution in the amount of $2,500 to Ali Mohammadi and successfully completes the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission Professionalism Seminar.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015. Respondent David Edmund Neely shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27515 – In re: Andrew Thomas Freund. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent Andrew Thomas Freund is suspended from the practice of law for two (2) years and until further order of the Court, with the suspension stayed after ninety (90) days by a two (2)-year period of probation, subject to the following conditions:

Respondent shall abstain from the usage of alcohol or any unprescribed controlled substances;

Respondent shall continue in his course of treatment with Dennis Brightwell, M.D., and Drew Farr, LSW, or such other qualified mental health professionals acceptable to the Administrator, and shall report to Dennis Brightwell, M.D., and Drew Farr, LSW, or such other qualified mental health professionals on a regular basis of not less than once per month, with the Administrator advised of any change in attendance deemed warranted by such professional;

Respondent shall comply with all treatment recommendations of Dennis Brightwell, M.D., and Drew Farr, LSW, or such other qualified mental health professionals acceptable to the Administrator, including the taking of medications as prescribed;

Respondent shall provide to Dennis Brightwell, M.D., and Drew Farr, LSW, or such other qualified mental health professionals acceptable to the Administrator, an appropriate release authorizing the treating professional to: (1) disclose to the Administrator on at least a quarterly basis information pertaining to the nature of respondent’s compliance with any treatment plan established with respect to respondent’s condition; (2) promptly report to the Administrator respondent’s failure to comply with any part of an established treatment plan; and (3) respond to any inquiries by the Administrator regarding respondent’s mental or emotional state or compliance with any established treatment plans;

Respondent shall enroll in a relapse prevention program at Rosecrance, or such other relapse prevention program acceptable to the Administrator, and shall complete that program prior to the end of the period of probation;

During the period of suspension and the period of probation, respondent shall come under the care of a primary care physician acceptable to the Administrator, on at least an annual basis for routine maintenance and management of medical problems;

Respondent shall provide to the primary care physician, an appropriate release authorizing the primary care physician, on at least an annual basis, to report to the Administrator information pertaining to respondent’s health and treatment;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within fourteen (14) days of any change in treatment professionals;

Respondent shall, as required by the Administrator, submit to random substance testing by a qualified mental health professional or facility approved by the Administrator, within eight (8) hours of receiving notice by the Administrator that he shall submit to the testing. The results of the tests shall be reported to the Administrator. Respondent shall pay any and all costs of such testing;

Respondent shall participate in a 12-step program such as Cocaine Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous and/or the Lawyers’ Assistance Program, by attending at least two (2) meetings a week. Respondent is to maintain a log of his attendance at the meetings and submit it to the Administrator with his quarterly reports;

Respondent shall maintain a sponsor in the 12-step program and shall provide the name, address and telephone number of the sponsor to the Administrator within fourteen (14) days of being placed on probation. Respondent shall request that the sponsor communicate with the Administrator in writing on a quarterly basis regarding respondent’s participation and progress in the 12-step program and report any lapses in sobriety or usage of unprescribed controlled substances to the Administrator within seventy-two (72) hours of his/her knowledge of that usage;

Respondent shall report to the Administrator any lapse in his sobriety or usage of any unprescribed controlled substances within seventy-two (72) hours of that usage;

Respondent shall undergo a fitness for duty evaluation by a professional selected or approved by the Administrator, and the results must show that respondent is fit to practice law. The evaluation and written report must be completed and supplied to the Administrator prior to the end of the ninety (90) day suspension period. If respondent does not complete the fitness for duty evaluation, or is found unfit to practice law, the remaining period of suspension will continue until further order of the Court;

Respondent shall undergo neuropsychological testing by a professional selected or approved by the Administrator, and the results must show that respondent is fit to practice law. The evaluation and written report must be completed and supplied to the Administrator prior to the end of the ninety (90) day suspension period. If respondent does not complete neuropsychological testing, or is found unfit to practice law, the remaining period of suspension will continue until further order of the Court;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within seven (7) days of any arrest or charge alleging his violation of any criminal or quasi-criminal statute or ordinance;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within fourteen (14) days of any change of address;

Respondent shall attend meetings as scheduled by the Commission probation officer. Respondent shall submit quarterly written reports to the Commission probation officer concerning the status of his practice of law and the nature and extent of his compliance with the conditions of probation; and

Probation shall be revoked if respondent is found to have violated any of the terms of probation. The remaining twenty-one (21) month period of suspension shall commence from the date of the determination that any term of probation has been violated and shall continue under further order of the Court.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27519 – In re: Theodore Levy Freedman. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27520 – In re: Kevin M. Lynch. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015. Respondent Kevin M. Lynch shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27522 – In re: JoAnne Marie Denison. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Review Board is allowed, and respondent JoAnne Marie Denison is suspended from the practice of law for three (3) years and until further order of the Court.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27533 – In re: William George O’Toole. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by William George O’Toole to be placed on permanent retirement status pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 756(a)(8) is allowed, effective immediately.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27534 – In re: Michael Raymond Lippner. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by Michael Raymond Lippner to strike his name from the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(a) is allowed, effective immediately.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27536 – In re: David Paul Wiener. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent David Paul Wiener is suspended from the practice of law for one (1) year and until further order of the Court, with the suspension stayed in its entirety by a two (2)-year period of probation, subject to the following conditions:

Respondent shall abstain from the usage of alcohol and any unprescribed controlled substances;

Respondent shall continue in his course of treatment with his psychiatrist, Dr. Gail Basch, or such other qualified mental health professional acceptable to the Administrator, and during the period of probation he shall meet with Dr. Basch twice a month and shall comply with all counseling and treatment recommendations;

Respondent shall provide to Dr. Basch, or such other qualified mental health professional acceptable to the Administrator, an appropriate release authorizing the treating professional to: (1) disclose to the Administrator on at least a quarterly basis information pertaining to the nature of respondent’s compliance with any treatment plan established with respect to respondent’s condition; (2) promptly report to the Administrator respondent’s failure to comply with any part of an established treatment plan; and (3) respond to any inquiries by the Administrator regarding respondent’s mental or emotional state or compliance with any established treatment plans;

Respondent shall, as required by the Administrator, submit to random substance testing by a qualified mental health professional or facility approved by the Administrator, within eight (8) hours of receiving notice by the Administrator that he shall submit to the testing. The results of the tests shall be reported to the Administrator. Respondent shall pay any and all costs of such testing;

Respondent shall report to the Administrator any lapse in his sobriety or usage of any unprescribed controlled substances within seventy-two (72) hours of that usage;

Respondent shall, within the first sixty (60) days of probation, enroll in a law office management program sponsored by or through the Cook County, Chicago or other bar association and shall, upon enrollment, notify the Administrator, in writing, of the name of the attorney with whom respondent is assigned to work. Respondent shall successfully complete the law office management program at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the probation term. Through respondent’s participation in the law office management program, respondent shall establish and utilize the following:

a system for the handling of funds belonging to clients and third parties and the maintenance of records that conforms to the requirements of Rule 1.15 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct;

a system for maintaining records as required by Supreme Court Rule 769;

a diary and docketing system in accordance with the requirements established by the law office management program, including a mechanism by which approaching statutes of limitations and other filing deadlines are noted;

a system by which telephone messages are recorded and telephone calls are returned in a timely fashion;

a system by which written requests by clients for the status of their legal matters are responded to, either orally or in writing, in a timely matter;

a system whereby clients are apprised at the outset of representation of the basis upon which fees will be calculated and costs paid; and

for cases in which the fee is to be calculated on an hourly basis, a system by which clients are provided with regular itemized billing statements provided at least quarterly, setting forth the services performed by respondent, the date upon which each service was performed, the time spent by respondent on each service and the amount to be charged to the client;

Respondent shall authorize the attorney assigned to work with him in the law office management program to:

disclose to the Administrator on a quarterly basis, by way of signed reports, information pertaining to the nature of respondent’s compliance with the law office management program and the above described conditions;

promptly report to the Administrator respondent’s failure to comply with any part of the above described conditions; and

respond to any inquiries by the Administrator regarding respondent’s compliance with the above described conditions;

Respondent shall attend meetings scheduled by the Commission probation officer. Respondent shall submit quarterly written reports to the Commission probation officer concerning the status of his practice of law and the nature and extent of his compliance with the conditions of probation;

Respondent shall successfully complete an appropriate course of instruction on the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, subject to the approval of the Administrator, at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the probation term;

Respondent shall refund Fannie Tripp the amount of $4,000, and Falon Coleman the amount of $4,000, during the period of probation;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within seven (7) days of any arrest or charge alleging his violation of any criminal or quasi-criminal statute or ordinance;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within fourteen (14) days of any change of address; and

Probation shall be revoked if respondent is found to have violated any of the terms of probation. The suspension shall commence from the date of the determination that any term of probation has been violated and shall continue until further order of the Court.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27546 – In re: Thomas E. Margolis. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Review Board is allowed, and respondent Thomas E. Margolis is suspended from the practice of law for thirty (30) days.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015.

Respondent Thomas E. Margolis shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27561 – In re: Marguerite Elise Dixon-Roper. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by Marguerite Elise Dixon-Roper to strike her name from the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(a) is allowed, effective immediately.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27563 – In re: Wanemond Smith. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for leave to supplement petition for leave to file exceptions instanter is allowed.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for leave to file exceptions to the report and recommendation of the Review Board is denied. Respondent Wanemond Smith is suspended from the practice of law, as recommended by the Review Board, for two (2) years, with the suspension stayed after sixty (60) days by a two (2)-year period of probation, subject to the following conditions:

Respondent shall reimburse the Commission for the costs of this proceeding, as defined in Supreme Court Rule 773, and shall reimburse the Commission for any further costs incurred during the period of probation;

Probation shall be revoked if respondent is found to have violated any of the terms of probation. The remaining five (5) month period of suspension shall commence on the date of the determination that any term of probation has been violated;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within seven (7) days of any arrest or charge alleging his violation of any criminal or quasi-criminal statute or ordinance;

Respondent shall attend meetings as scheduled by the Commission probation officer. Respondent shall submit quarterly written reports to the Commission probation officer concerning the status of his practice of law and the nature and extent of his compliance with the conditions of probation;

Respondent shall submit to an independent audit of his client trust account, conducted by an auditor approved by the Administrator, at respondent’s expense, six (6) months after the commencement of probation. Respondent and the Administrator shall each receive copies of the audit;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within fourteen (14) days of any change of address;

Respondent shall successfully complete the ARDC Professionalism Seminar within the first year of probation; and

Respondent shall establish and utilize a system for the handling of funds belonging to clients and third parties that conforms to the requirements of Rule 1.15 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and instructions provided to respondent by the Administrator, including the following Trust Account Procedures:

Basic accounting records that must be maintained daily and accurately:

Account Check Register – list sequentially all trust account deposits and trust account checks and maintain a current and accurate daily balance on the trust account;

Account Receipts Journal – list chronologically all deposits into the trust account, each deposit to list the date of the deposit, the source of each deposit, the client matter, the deposit number and the amount of the deposit and maintain a copy of each item deposited;

Account Disbursement Journal – list chronologically all trust account disbursements and identify each disbursement with the date of the disbursement check, the trust account check number, the payee, the purpose of the disbursement, the client matter and the amount of the disbursement check;

Client Ledger Journal – list chronologically for each client matter all receipts, disbursements and remaining balances, preparing a separate page for each client matter and listing chronologically all receipts and disbursements and remaining balances for each client matter; and

Source documents, which must be preserved for seven (7) years:

Bank statements;

Deposit slips;

Cancelled checks – all trust account checks must have a named payee (no checks written to “cash”) and the memo portion of the check must contain a reference to a client matter;

Time and billing records; and

Copies of records from client files that are necessary for a full understanding of the lawyer’s financial transactions with the client: e.g., retainer and engagement agreements, settlement statements to clients showing the disbursement of the settlement proceeds, bills sent to clients and records of payment to other lawyers or non-employees for services rendered; and

Reconciliation – there must be a running balance maintained for all ledger and account books, and the balances in the client ledger journal must be reconciled each month with the balances in the trust receipts and disbursement journals, the account checkbook register and the bank statements. Records of each reconciliation must be maintained for seven (7) years.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015.

Orders entered by the Court.

M.R.27568 – In re: Sarah A. Naughton. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015. Respondent Sarah A. Naughton shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from her conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27569 – In re: Laurel Sue Hickman. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent Laurel Sue Hickman is suspended from the practice of law for one (1) year, with the suspension stayed after six (6) months by a two (2)-year period of probation, subject to the following conditions:

Probation shall be revoked if respondent is found to have violated any of the terms of probation. The remaining six (6) month period of suspension shall commence from the date of the determination that any term of probation has been violated;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within seven (7) days of any arrest or charge alleging her violation of any criminal or quasi-criminal statute or ordinance;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within fourteen (14) days of any change of address;

At least thirty (30) days prior to the termination of the period of probation, respondent shall complete and provide proof to the Administrator of the payment of restitution as follows:

Dawn Reyes/Steven Reyes – $1,000

Cynthia Irizarry/Rodrigo Velasquez – $935

Respondent shall, within the first thirty (30) days of probation, enroll in a law office management program acceptable to the Administrator and shall, upon enrollment, notify the Administrator, in writing, of the name of the attorney with whom respondent is assigned to work. Respondent shall successfully complete the law office management program at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the probation term. Through respondent’s participation in the law office management program, respondent shall establish and utilize the following:

a system for maintaining records as required by Supreme Court Rule 769;

a system by which telephone messages are recorded and telephone calls are returned in a timely fashion;

a system by which written requests by clients for the status of their legal matters are responded to, either orally or in writing, in a timely manner;

a system whereby clients are apprised at the outset of representation of the basis upon which fees will be calculated and costs paid;

for cases in which the fee is to be calculated on an hourly basis, a system by which clients are provided with regular itemized billing statements provided at least quarterly, setting forth the services performed by the respondent, the date upon which each service was performed, the time spent by respondent on each service and the amount to be charged to the client;

a system for the handling of funds belonging to clients and third parties that conforms to the requirements of Rule 1.15 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and instructions provided to respondent by the Administrator, including the following Trust Account procedures:

Basic accounting records that must be maintained daily and accurately:

Account Check Register – list sequentially all trust account deposits and trust account checks and maintain a current and accurate daily balance on the trust account;

Source documents which must be preserved for seven (7) years:

Bank Statements;

Deposit slips;

Cancelled checks – all trust account checks must have a named payee (no checks written to “cash”) and the memo portion of the check must contain a reference to a client matter;

Time and billing records; and

Copies of records from client files that are necessary for a full understanding of the lawyer’s financial transactions with the client: e.g., retainer and engagement agreements, settlement statements to clients showing the disbursement of the settlement proceeds, bills sent to clients and records of payments to other lawyers or non-employees for services rendered; and

Reconciliation reports – There must be a running balance maintained for all ledgers and account books, and the balances in the client ledger journal must be reconciled each month with the balances in the trust receipts and disbursement journals, the account checkbook register and the bank statements. Records of each reconciliation must be maintained for seven (7) years; and

Respondent shall authorize the attorney assigned to work with her in the law office management program to:

promptly report to the Administrator respondent’s failure to comply with any part of the above described conditions; and

respond to any inquiries by the Administrator regarding respondent’s compliance with the above described conditions.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27574 – In re: Steven Mark Cloh. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent Steven Mark Cloh is suspended from the practice of law for one (1) year, with the suspension stayed after three (3) months by an eighteen (18)-month period of probation, subject to the following conditions:

Respondent shall successfully complete the ARDC Professionalism Seminar within the first six (6) months of probation;

Respondent shall, within the first thirty (30) days of his suspension, enroll in a law office management program acceptable to the Administrator and shall, upon enrollment, notify the Administrator in writing of the name of the attorney with whom respondent is assigned to work. Respondent shall successfully complete the law office management program prior to the end of the probation term. Through respondent’s participation in the law office management program, respondent shall establish and utilize the following:

a system for maintaining records as required by Supreme Court Rule 769;

a system by which telephone messages are recorded and telephone calls are returned in a timely manner;

a system by which written requests by clients for the status of their legal matters are answered, either orally or in writing, in a timely manner;

a system whereby clients are apprised at the outset of representation of the basis upon which fees will be calculated and costs paid;

Respondent shall authorize the attorney assigned to work with him in the law office management program to:

promptly report to the Administrator respondent’s failure to comply with any part of the above described conditions; and

respond to any inquiries by the Administrator regarding respondent’s compliance with the above described conditions;

Respondent shall attend meetings as scheduled by the Commission probation officer. Respondent shall submit quarterly written reports to the Commission probation officer concerning the status of his practice of law and the nature and extent of his compliance with the conditions of probation;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within fourteen (14) days of any change of address;

Respondent shall notify the Administrator within seven (7) days of any arrest or charge alleging his violation of any criminal or quasi-criminal statute or ordinance;

At least thirty (30) days prior to the termination of his probation, respondent shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct;

Respondent shall reimburse the Commission for costs of this proceeding as defined in Supreme Court Rule 773 and shall reimburse the Commission for any further costs incurred during the period of probation; and

Probation shall be revoked if respondent is found to have violated any of the terms of his probation. The remaining period of suspension shall commence from the date of the determination that any term of probation has been violated.

Suspension effective October 13, 2015.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.27584 – In re: Christopher C. Hedges. (September 21, 2015)

Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by Christopher C. Hedges to strike his name from the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(a) is continued to October 19, 2015 to permit movant to file a new affidavit that strictly conforms to the alternative language of Supreme Court Rule 762(a)(2), if movant desires to maintain the motion. If a new affidavit is not filed by the due date, the name-strike motion will be denied without further notice.

Order entered by the Court.

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