Office of Lawyer Regulation v. David J. Bartz

¶ 1. We review a stipulation filed pursuant to Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 22.12 by the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) and Attorney David J. Bartz. In the stipulation, Attorney Bartz agrees that he committed five counts of professional misconduct. He also agrees that a 60-day suspension of his license to practice law in Wisconsin is an appropriate sanction, and he agrees to pay restitution to one client and to the Wisconsin Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection (Fund). The OLR is not seeking an assessment of costs against Attorney Bartz.

¶ 2. After careful review of the matter, we approve the…