Disciplinary Proceedings Against Backes

¶ 1. We review a report and recommendation filed by referee Rose Marie Baron on March 25, 2005, recommending that Attorney Michael J. Backes receive a public reprimand for professional misconduct committed in the course of his representation of F.M. in a postconviction criminal proceeding.

¶ 2. Having independently reviewed the record we affirm the referee's factual findings, agree with her conclusion that Attorney Backes' conduct violated SCR §§ 20:1.3 and 20:8.4, and agree that a public reprimand is appropriate discipline for this misconduct. We further agree that notwithstanding Attorney…