Opinion
No. MR 19832.
January 2005.
Appeal from the Summary of Misconduct:
Mr. Sherry was licensed in Wisconsin in 1984 and in Illinois in 1985. The Supreme Court of Wisconsin suspended him for nine months for neglecting cases, failing to return documents and unearned fees, and failing to file tax returns. The Illinois Supreme Court imposed reciprocal discipline and suspended him for nine months and until he is reinstated in Wisconsin. The suspension is effective on February 4, 2005.
Order of the Court:
The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose reciprocal discipline pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 763 is allowed, and respondent Robert Leo Sherry, who has been disciplined in the State of Wisconsin, is suspended from the practice of law for nine months in the State of Illinois, and until he is reinstated to the practice of law in Wisconsin.
Suspension effective February 4, 2005.
Respondent Robert Leo Sherry shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.