In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Brian B. Burke

Summary

The Wisconsin Supreme Court grants Brian B. Burke's petition for reinstatement of his license to practice law after a disciplinary suspension. The court finds that Burke satisfied the applicable reinstatement standards and orders him to pay $3,876.39 in proceeding costs within 180 days.

Holdings

1. Burke met his burden of proving by clear, satisfactory, and convincing evidence that he possessed the moral character to practice law, that resuming practice would not be detrimental to the administration of justice or subversive of the public interest, that his representations in the reinstatement petition were substantiated, and that he had complied with the suspension order and applicable disciplinary rules.
2. Burke was required to pay the full costs of the reinstatement proceeding, totaling $3,876.39 as of July 18, 2008, within 180 days of the order.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Burke established by clear, satisfactory, and convincing evidence that he satisfied the requirements for reinstatement of his Wisconsin law license.
2. Whether Burke should be required to pay the costs of the reinstatement proceeding.

Disposition

approved