Legal Opinion
In Re Disciplinary Action Against Wentzell
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Decided February 13, 2003No. C5-01-1871PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
2Per curiam
In this attorney discipline proceeding, we review the referee’s finding that respondent, Joseph A. Wentzell, intentionally misrepresented or omitted material facts to the bankruptcy court during his representation of three Chapter 11 debtors in federal bankruptcy proceedings. We hold that the referee did not err in concluding that Wentzell acted intentionally. We also review the referee’s recommendation of suspension for a minimum of six months; we conclude that a six-month suspension is appropriate.
Wentzell was admitted to the practice of law in Minnesota in 1985, and prior to his…
3Cases cited16 opinions
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- In Re Petition for Disciplinary Action Against RuffenachSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1992
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- Gjovik v. StropeSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1987
- United States v. Harry EllisCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1995
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