Rehab To Reinstatement

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has reinstated an attorney who had been suspended “for a series of retail thefts ” and subsequent interactions with the police.

The court noted that the misconduct was a product of the attorney’s gambling addicion and substance abuse.

This court has carefully evaluated whether Attorney S. has indeed met the requirements for the reinstatement of her license to practice law in Wisconsin, and we conclude that she has.  Attorney S. has acknowledged the wrongfulness of her conduct, voluntarily entered into a rehabilitation program, and by all accounts has successfully undergone treatment for her addictions.  We agree with the referee that Attorney S. has met her burden of proof with respect to all elements needed to justify her reinstatement.  We agree with the referee that, as a condition of her reinstatement, Attorney Soldon should be required to provide the OLR with quarterly reports from Dr. Longo for a period of two years to confirm that she is maintaining her sobriety and continuing to abstain from gambling.

(Mike Frisch)