In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Robert L. Taylor

Summary

The Wisconsin Supreme Court granted Robert L. Taylor's petition for reinstatement to the practice of law after concluding that he satisfied the applicable reinstatement criteria by clear, satisfactory, and convincing evidence. Reinstatement was conditioned on compliance with continuing legal education requirements, monthly payments toward restitution and costs, and establishment of a client trust account.

Holdings

1. Taylor demonstrated by clear, satisfactory, and convincing evidence that he satisfied all criteria necessary for reinstatement, including the moral-character, public-interest, petition-representation, and compliance requirements incorporated through SCR 22.31(1).
2. Reinstatement was properly granted subject to compliance with current continuing legal education requirements, monthly payments of at least $200 toward restitution and costs beginning six months after reinstatement, and proof within 30 days of establishing a client trust account.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Taylor established by clear, satisfactory, and convincing evidence that he satisfied the statutory and Supreme Court rule criteria for reinstatement of his Wisconsin law license.
2. Whether reinstatement should be granted subject to conditions concerning continuing legal education, restitution and costs, and establishment of a client trust account.

Disposition

other