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Disciplinary Proceedings v. Keeling

Citations: 121 Wis. 2d 35; 358 N.W.2d 256; 1984 Wisc. LEXIS 2876Docket: No. 83-404-D

Court: Wisconsin Supreme Court; November 26, 1984; Wisconsin; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Attorney Gerald G. Keeling, Jr.'s license to practice law in Wisconsin has been revoked due to multiple failures to comply with disciplinary requirements. On August 17, 1984, the Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility filed a motion against Keeling for not submitting an affidavit as mandated by SCR 22.26(4) after his one-year suspension. The Board also noted his non-payment of $588.80 in disciplinary costs ordered by the court. Keeling did not respond to the Board's motion or to a subsequent order issued on September 13, 1984, which required him to explain why his license should not be revoked. As a result, the court has ordered the revocation of Keeling's law license effective immediately and mandated his compliance with SCR 22.26 regarding individuals whose licenses have been suspended or revoked.

Legal Issues Addressed

Consequences of Failing to Respond to Court Orders

Application: Keeling's failure to respond to the Board's motion and a subsequent court order led to the immediate revocation of his license.

Reasoning: Keeling did not respond to the Board's motion or to a subsequent order issued on September 13, 1984, which required him to explain why his license should not be revoked.

Failure to Submit Affidavit under SCR 22.26(4)

Application: Keeling's failure to submit the required affidavit after his suspension contributed to the revocation of his license.

Reasoning: On August 17, 1984, the Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility filed a motion against Keeling for not submitting an affidavit as mandated by SCR 22.26(4) after his one-year suspension.

Immediate Revocation of Law License

Application: The court ordered the immediate revocation of Keeling’s law license due to his non-compliance with disciplinary and court requirements.

Reasoning: As a result, the court has ordered the revocation of Keeling's law license effective immediately and mandated his compliance with SCR 22.26 regarding individuals whose licenses have been suspended or revoked.

Non-Payment of Disciplinary Costs

Application: Keeling's non-payment of court-ordered disciplinary costs was a factor in the decision to revoke his law license.

Reasoning: The Board also noted his non-payment of $588.80 in disciplinary costs ordered by the court.

Revocation of Attorney License for Non-Compliance with Disciplinary Requirements

Application: The court revoked Attorney Gerald G. Keeling, Jr.'s license due to his failure to comply with specific disciplinary requirements, including submitting an affidavit and paying costs.

Reasoning: Attorney Gerald G. Keeling, Jr.'s license to practice law in Wisconsin has been revoked due to multiple failures to comply with disciplinary requirements.