Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Ermert

¶ 1. We review the recommendation of the referee that the license of Attorney James J. Ermert to practice law in Wisconsin be suspended for 60 days for professional misconduct in his handling of two client matters. In addition to the license suspension, the referee recommended that Attorney Ermert pay the costs of this proceeding, which are $2635.38 as of October 13, 2006.

¶ 2. We conclude that the referee's findings of fact are supported by satisfactory and convincing evidence. We further agree that the seriousness of Attorney Ermert's professional misconduct warrants a 60-day suspension of…