Identical Sanction

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has imposed the identical discipline of a three-month suspension in a matter where the attorney was sanctioned in New York for a misdemeanor tax conviction. 

Although the OLR complaint did not address this subject, we note, as we did above, that the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, stated in its disciplinary order that, as a condition of Attorney Andrews’ reinstatement, he must submit documentary proof that he has entered into agreements with the IRS and the New York State Tax Authorities to repay his outstanding tax debts. To effectuate “identical discipline” under SCR 22.22(3), we order Attorney Andrews to comply with the conditions of the New York disciplinary order.

His status in Wisconsin

His Wisconsin license was suspended in November 1992 for failure to pay bar dues and in June 1995 for failure to comply with mandatory continuing legal education reporting requirements. His Wisconsin license remains administratively suspended at the present time.

(Mike Frisch)