Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Gedlen

¶ 1. We review the referee's recommendation that Attorney James M. Gedlen's license to practice law in Wisconsin be revoked for professional misconduct. No appeal has been filed. We conclude that the seriousness of Attorney Gedlen's misconduct warrants license revocation.

¶ 2. Attorney Gedlen was admitted to the practice of law in Wisconsin in 1971 and most recently practiced in Milwaukee. In April 2006 the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a 28-count amended complaint alleging misconduct with respect to numerous client matters. Attorney Gedlen filed an answer. John A. Fiorenza was…