In Re Lane

I believe that the Administrator has failed to present clear and convincing evidence of any professional misconduct on respondent’s part. Therefore, I respectfully dissent.

It is well established that, in disciplinary proceedings, an attorney is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the burden of proof rests with those making the charges. (In re Serritella (1955), 5 Ill. 2d 392, 396-97.) Thus, the Administrator must prove allegations of misconduct by clear and convincing evidence. In re Woldman (1983), 98 Ill. 2d 248, 254.

The Administrator’s case against respondent rests almost entirely…