Opinion
January 2007.
Miscellaneous Orders
Summary of Misconduct:
Mr. Karraker, who was admitted in 1973, was suspended for six months with the suspension entirely stayed by a two-year period of probation with conditions. He pled guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct. He struck his wife with a wooden bat and threatened her. He also scuffled with a police officer who responded to her call for help. His misconduct occurred while he was abusing alcohol. He is currently abstinent and engaged in a recovery program.
Order of the Court:
The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent Vincent R. Kaminski is suspended from the practice of law for one year. Suspension effective February 2, 2007. Respondent Vincent R. Kaminski shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any client protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.