Summary
The Illinois Supreme Court approved an amended consent petition imposing discipline on attorney Noel Dennis. Dennis was suspended for two years, with the second year stayed after one year subject to probation conditions concerning trust-account procedures, recordkeeping, professional education, cooperation, and reimbursement of disciplinary costs.
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Questions Presented
- Whether the amended petition for discipline on consent should be allowed under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 762(b).
- What discipline and probation conditions should be imposed on respondent Noel Dennis.
Factual background
The opinion provides no substantive factual narrative concerning the underlying misconduct. It states only that the Administrator sought discipline on consent and that respondent Noel Dennis was subject to client-fund recordkeeping and related compliance conditions.
Procedural history
The Illinois Supreme Court allowed the amended petition for discipline on consent and imposed a two-year suspension, staying the second year subject to probation and specified conditions.