Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Guenther

¶ 1. We review the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations of the referees for sanctions in these two related matters. Attorney Arik J. Guenther was found in both cases to have engaged in unprofessional conduct in the course of his practice of law in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

¶ 2. The referee in Case No. 2003AP1244-D, Kim M. Peterson, recommended a six-month suspension of Attorney Guenther's license to practice law and trust account monitoring as a condition of reinstatement. The referee in Case No. 2004AP1240-D, David R. Friedman, recommended a 60-day…