Opinion
MR 19542.
September 2004.
Summary of Misconduct:
Ms. Roose was licensed in Illinois in 1997 and in Colorado in 1999. She was suspended for one year and one day in Colorado for walking out of a trial in violation of a court order that required her to stay and for making false statements in a notice of appeal. Illinois imposed reciprocal discipline and suspended her for one year and until she is reinstated to practice in Colorado.
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 Karen J. Roose, who has been disciplined in the State of Colorado, is suspended from the practice of law in the State of Illinois for one year and until she is reinstated to the practice of law in Colorado.
Respondent Karen J. Roose shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from her conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.