Opinion
MR 22063.
January 2008.
Summary of Misconduct:
Mr. Holstein, who was licensed in 1972, was disbarred. He failed to comply with Supreme Court rules when he was suspended for professional misconduct in 2005. In addition, Mr. Holstein, or someone acting at his direction, forged his late wife's signature on a bank signatory card claiming that she was his business partner in the practice of law. He also filed a filed false fee petition in a bankruptcy case.
Order of the Court:
The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent Tom O'Connell Holstein is disbarred.