People v. Bertagnolli

The respondent attorney was convicted of two counts of third degree sexual assault, a class 1 misdemeanor. This attorney discipline proceeding ensued, and the parties entered into a stipulation, agreement, and unconditional admission of misconduct. In the stipulation, the parties recommended the imposition of a three-year suspension from the practice of law. Upon consideration of the stipulation, however, a hearing board of the supreme court grievance committee entered findings and recommended that the respondent be disbarred and assessed the costs of the proceedings. A hearing panel approved…