Opinion
No. MR 19824.
January 2005.
Appeal from the Summary of Misconduct:
Mr. Spangenberg, who was licensed in 1981, was suspended for one year and until he makes restitution of $80,000 to a decedent's estate from which he collected an unreasonable fee. 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 discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed. Respondent William Charles Spangenberg is suspended from the practice of law for one year and until he makes restitution in the amount of $80,000 to the estate of Evelyn Horwath.
Suspension effective February 4, 2005.
Respondent William Charles Spangenberg shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.