Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Burke

¶ 1. We review the recommendation of the referee that Attorney Brian B. Burke's license to practice law in Wisconsin be suspended due to professional misconduct for two years retroactive to January 3, 2005, and that Attorney Burke pay the costs of the disciplinary proceeding. The referee also recommended that Attorney Burke be required to obtain a minimum of 15 continuing legal education (CLE) ethics credits relating to honesty. Attorney Burke's misconduct consisted of committing criminal acts that reflect adversely on his honesty, trustworthiness and fitness as a lawyer. No appeal has been…