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In re Degnan

Citation: 197 Ill. 2d 592Docket: MR 17663

Court: Illinois Supreme Court; November 15, 2001; Illinois; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The court has granted the motion from the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve the report and recommendations of the Hearing Board. As a result, Ruth M. Degnan is suspended from practicing law for a period of 60 days. Additionally, she is required to reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments that result from her conduct prior to the end of her suspension.

Legal Issues Addressed

Attorney Disciplinary Actions

Application: The court approved the disciplinary measures recommended by the Hearing Board, resulting in the suspension of the attorney's license to practice law.

Reasoning: The court has granted the motion from the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve the report and recommendations of the Hearing Board.

Reimbursement to the Client Protection Fund

Application: The suspended attorney is obligated to reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any client protection payments made due to her conduct.

Reasoning: Additionally, she is required to reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments that result from her conduct prior to the end of her suspension.

Suspension from Practice of Law

Application: The attorney is suspended from practicing law for a specified period as a consequence of the disciplinary proceedings.

Reasoning: Ruth M. Degnan is suspended from practicing law for a period of 60 days.