In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against George

¶ 1. Attorney Gary R. George appeals a referee's recommendation that his license to practice law in Wisconsin be revoked for professional misconduct consisting of committing criminal acts that reflect adversely on his honesty, trustworthiness and fitness as a lawyer. The referee also recommends that Attorney George pay the costs of the disciplinary proceeding. The sole issue on appeal is the appropriate level of discipline.

¶ 2. We approve the referee's findings of fact and conclusions of law and we adopt them. We conclude that a lengthy suspension is the appropriate level of discipline in…