In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Boyd

¶ 1. We review a referee's report finding that Attorney Joan M. Boyd engaged in professional misconduct with respect to her handling of three client matters. The referee recommended that Attorney Boyd's license to practice law in Wisconsin be suspended for six months.

¶ 2. We conclude that the referee's findings of fact are supported by satisfactory and convincing evidence. We determine, however, that the seriousness of Attorney Boyd's misconduct warrants the suspension of her license to practice law for five months. We further agree with the referee's recommendations that Attorney Boyd be…