Bar Battery Leads To Bar Charges

A recent complaint filed by the Illinois Administrator

On December 24, 2012, while a patron at the Korner Keg & Kitchen in  Braidwood, Illinois (“Korner Keg”), Respondent struck another Korner Keg patron,  Caryn Lyn Miller, in the face with his hand.

Criminal charges ensued

the court found Respondent guilty of two counts of  aggravated battery. On August 14, 2014, the Hon. Edward A. Burmila, Jr.,  sentenced Respondent to 12 months of probation; ordered Respondent to consume no  alcohol; and ordered Respondent to perform 75 hours of community service.

The attorney’s practice was previously the subject of litigation by the appointed receiver.

The court held that the receiver was not entitled to reinbursement from the Administrator.

We believe that [receiver] Kallan was motivated by a desire to help his friend and to protect the legal profession. However, the fact that Kallan acted with the best of intentions does not change the fact that Rule 776 does not authorize the trial court to order the ARDC to pay what amounts to the legal fees of Grnacek’s former clients.

The opinion notes that the attorney had practiced for 35 years as of 2009 with a focus on repeat DUI cases. (Mike Frisch)