Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility v. Sharon A. Davison

Summary

The Wisconsin Supreme Court reviews disciplinary proceedings against attorney Sharon A. Davison for submitting false parking-expense vouchers to the state public defender. The court holds that the conduct violated SCR 20:8.4(c) and suspends Davison's Wisconsin law license for six months, effective April 26, 2002. The court also orders restitution and payment of $8,717.21 in proceeding costs.

Holdings

1. By charging the State Public Defender for parking expenses that were not actually incurred, Davison engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in violation of SCR 20:8.4(c).
2. A six-month suspension of Davison's Wisconsin law license was appropriate discipline, together with restitution to the State Public Defender and payment of $8,717.21 in proceeding costs.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Davison's submission of vouchers seeking payment for parking expenses that were not actually incurred violated SCR 20:8.4(c).
2. Whether a six-month suspension, restitution, and payment of proceeding costs were appropriate discipline for the misconduct.

Disposition

other