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In re Disciplinary Proceedings Against Selmer6/24/2005
luded on October 25, 2004. See SCR 22.30. Referee Hanson filed his report and recommendation on November 26, 2004. Neither party appealed. The matter was again delayed to permit Selmer to complete all necessary continuing educational requirements.
The referee concluded that since his reinstatement in Minnesota, Attorney Selmer's conduct has been "exemplary." The attorney who supervised him during the reinstatement process in Minnesota testified on his behalf at the reinstatement hearing, opining that he "will act in conformity [with the Rules of Professional Conduct]" and stating: "I think . . . he will be extremely careful about all of his dealings and that he will comport himself in an ethical way."
The referee found credible and persuasive the testimony from various character witnesses Selmer produced. The referee noted that Selmer had accounted for his time in Minnesota and that there was no evidence he has practiced law in Wisconsin since his suspension. He is in full compliance with the Minnesota CLE requirements and is now in compliance with the requirements imposed in Wisconsin.
Ultimately, the referee concluded:
The recommendations of others who entered their support for the respondent were impressive and persuasive and the respondent himself clearly highly desires the return of his Wisconsin license. I can find no failure on his part significant enough to recommend against his reinstatement and I, therefore, recommend it.
As noted, the OLR did not appeal the report and recommendation. It has filed a statement of costs incurred in connection with the reinstatement proceeding, in the amount of $9,053.34.
Following submission of this matter to the court further delay ensued as Selmer sought to provide the BBE with necessary documentation regarding compliance with CLE requirements. We have now been advised that this documentation has been provided and that the BBE recommends his reinstatement.
After review of the record we conclude that Selmer has established by clear, satisfactory, and convincing evidence that he has satisfied all the criteria for reinstatement. Accordingly, we adopt the referee's findings of fact and conclusions of law and we agree with the referee's recommendation that Mr. Selmer's license to practice law in Wisconsin be reinstated. We conclude further that he should be required to pay the costs of this reinstatement proceeding.
IT IS ORDERED that the petition for reinstatement of the license of Scott E. Selmer to practice law in Wisconsin is granted, effective the date of this order, subject to compliance with current continuing legal education requirements.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that within six months of the date of this order Scott E. Selmer pay to the OLR the costs of this proceeding. If the costs are not paid within the time specified, and absent a showing to this court of his inability to pay the costs within that time, the license of Scott E. Selmer to practice law in Wisconsin shall be suspended until further order of the court.
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