Narrative Opinion Summary
In the disciplinary matter, an attorney has been suspended from practicing law for one year, with five months of that suspension stayed, contingent upon the completion of a two-year probationary period. The probation imposes several rigorous conditions aimed at addressing underlying issues related to mental health and substance abuse. These conditions include mandatory continued counseling with a mental health professional, abstention from alcohol and non-prescribed substances, and participation in support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous. The attorney is required to maintain a sponsor, attend specified meetings, and submit to random substance testing. Regular compliance reports must be submitted to the Administrator, and any lapses in sobriety or changes in personal circumstances must be promptly reported. Additionally, the attorney is obligated to reimburse the Commission and the Disciplinary Fund for costs incurred due to his conduct. Failure to adhere to these conditions will result in the revocation of probation and enforcement of the remaining suspension period. The attorney's request to delay the mandate's effect until a specified date has been approved by the court.
Legal Issues Addressed
Attorney Suspension and Probation Conditionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney is suspended for one year, with a portion of the suspension stayed, contingent upon compliance with specific probation conditions.
Reasoning: Milo Wayne Lundblad is suspended from practicing law for one year, with five months of the suspension stayed on the condition that he completes a two-year probationary period.
Mental Health Treatment Compliancesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney must continue individual counseling, comply with treatment recommendations, and authorize disclosure of compliance to the Administrator.
Reasoning: Continued individual counseling with a qualified mental health professional, with reports submitted to the Administrator at least bi-monthly.
Participation in Support Programssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney is required to participate in Alcoholics Anonymous or Caduceus and maintain a sponsor, with attendance and progress reported to the Administrator.
Reasoning: Participation in Alcoholics Anonymous or Caduceus, attending at least two meetings weekly for the first year and one meeting weekly for the second year, with attendance logs submitted quarterly.
Reimbursement and Financial Obligationssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney must reimburse costs related to the proceedings and any payments from the Client Protection Fund.
Reasoning: Reimbursement to the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct, at least 30 days prior to probation termination.
Reporting and Compliance Obligationssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney must report any changes in circumstances and comply with the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, with violations resulting in revocation of probation.
Reasoning: Compliance with the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and cooperation with the Administrator in any investigations.
Substance Abuse Abstention and Testingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney must abstain from alcohol and non-prescribed substances and submit to random substance testing.
Reasoning: Abstention from alcohol and non-prescribed mood-altering substances. Submission to random substance testing upon request by the Administrator, with all associated costs borne by Lundblad.