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SUPREME COURT OF ILLINOIS FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2004 THE COURT MADE THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENTS: MISCELLANEOUS RECORD M.R.18298 - In re: G. Richard Jones. Disciplinary Commission. The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed. The petition of G. Richard Jones for reinstatement to the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 767 is denied. Order entered by the Court. M.R.19149 - In re: William Oliver Arnold. Disciplinary Commission. The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent William Oliver Arnold is disbarred. Order entered by the Court. ~.R.19162 - In re: Paul G. Peterson. Disciplinary Commission. The petition by respondent Paul G. Peterson for leave to file exceptions to the report and recommendation of the Review Board is denied. Respondent is suspended from the practice of law for thirty (30) months and until further order of the Court, as recommended by the Review Board. Order entered by the Court.

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Page 1: SUPREME COURT OF ILLINOIS FRIDAY, MARCH 2004 THE …M.R.19207 - In re: Alan Scott Belkin. Disciplinary Commission. The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and

SUPREME COURT OF ILLINOIS

FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2004

THE COURT MADE THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MISCELLANEOUS RECORD

M.R.18298 - In re: G. Richard Jones. Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed. The petition of G. Richard Jones for reinstatement to the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 767 is denied.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.19149 - In re: William Oliver Arnold. Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent William Oliver Arnold is disbarred.

Order entered by the Court.

~.R.19162 - In re: Paul G . Peterson. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by respondent Paul G. Peterson for leave to file exceptions to the report and recommendation of the Review Board is denied. Respondent is suspended from the practice of law for thirty (30) months and until further order of the Court, as recommended by the Review Board.

Order entered by the Court.

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M.R.19202 - In re: Shirley Leu-Tuan Wong. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent Shirley Leu-Tuan Wong is suspended from the practice of law for six (6) months.

Respondent Shirley Leu-Tuan Wong shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from her conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.19203 - In re: Thomas J. Burns. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent Thomas J. Burns is suspended from the practice of law for sixty (60) days.

Respondent Thomas J. Burns shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.19204 - In re: Dennis Linly Hall. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose reciprocal discipline pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 763 is allowed, and respondent Dennis Linly Hall, who has been disciplined in the State of Arizona, is censured and placed on probation for one (1) year in the State of Illinois subject to the conditions of his probation in Arizona.

Order entered by the Court.

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M.R.19205 - In re: Joseph Kingsland Robbins. Disciplinary Commission.

The amended petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose reciprocal discipline pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 763 is allowed, in part. Respondent Joseph Kingsland Robbins, who has been disciplined in the State of Missouri, is suspended from the practice of law in the State of Illinois for one (1) year, with the suspension entirely stayed and respondent placed on probation for one (1) year subject to the conditions of his Missouri probation.

Respondent Joseph Kingsland Robbins shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension/probation.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.19206 - In re: Joseph Ambrose Peiffer. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose reciprocal discipline pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 763 is allowed, and respondent Joseph Ambrose Peiffer, who has been disciplined in the State of Iowa, is reprimanded in the State of Illinois.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.19207 - In re: Alan Scott Belkin. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose reciprocal discipline pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 763 is allowed, and respondent Alan Scott Belkin, who has been disciplined in the State of Ohio, is supsended from the practice of law in the State of Illinois until he is reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio.

Respondent Alan Scott Belkin shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court

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M.R.19208 - In re: Robert Howard Kaeding. Disciplinary Commission.

The amended petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent Robert Howard Kaeding is suspended from the practice of law for ninety (90) days.

Respondent Robert Howard Kaeding shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.19209 - In re: Robert V. Shuff, Jr. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed. Respondent Robert V. Shuff, Jr. is suspended from the practice of law for eighteen (18) months and until respondent provides proof to the Administrator of satisfaction of the judgment against him in adversary proceeding No. 02-4130, pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois.

Respondent Robert V. Shuff, Jr. shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.19253 - In re: James Joseph Romanek. Disciplinary Commission.

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent James Joseph Romanek is disbarred.

Order entered by the Court.

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SUPREME COURT OF ILLINOIS

FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2004

THE COURT MADE THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MISCELLANEOUS RECORD

M.R.15898 - In re: Angelo F. Comito. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 7 7 3 is allowed. Costs in the amount of $1,000 are assessed against Angelo F. Comito, and he is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission within 3 0 days of the entry of this order.

Judgment in the amount of $1,000 is entered for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and against Angelo F. Comito.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.17892 - In re: Linda Kay Staton. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 7 7 3 is allowed. Costs in the amount of $1,000 are assessed against Linda Kay Staton, and she is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission within 30 days of t h e entry of this order.

Judgment in the amount of $1,000 is entered for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and against Linda Kay Staton.

Order entered by the Court.

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M.R.17984 - In re: Gene Douglas Grimes. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 773 is allowed. Costs in the amount of $1,000 are assessed against Gene Douglas Grimes, and he is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission within 30 days of the entry of this order.

Judgment in the amount of $1,000 is entered for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and against Gene Douglas Grimes.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.18324 - In re: John Gergets. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 773 is allowed. Costs in the amount of $1,000 are assessed against John Gergets, and he is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission within 30 days of the entry of this order.

Judgment in the amount of $1,000 is entered for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and against John Gergets.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.18325 - In re: William Earl Brooks. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 773 is allowed. Costs in the amount of $1,000 are assessed against William Earl Brooks, and he is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission within 30 days of the entry of this order.

Judgment in the amount of $1,000 is entered for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and against William Earl Brooks.

Order entered by the Court.

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M.R.18716 - In re: Reginald Clinton Griffin. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 773 is allowed. Costs in the amount of $1,000 are assessed against Reginald Clinton Griffin, and he is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission within 30 days of the entry of this order.

Judgment in the amount of $1,000 is entered for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and against Reginald Clinton Griffin.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.18778 - In re: Stephen Blaine Timer. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 773 is allowed. Costs in the amount of $1,000 are assessed against Stephen Blaine Timer, and he is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission within 30 days of the entry of this order.

Judgment in the amount of $1,000 is entered for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and against Stephen Blaine Timmer.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.18812 - In re: Dale Alan Carlson. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 773 is allowed. Costs in the amount of $1,000 are assessed against Dale Alan Carlson, and he is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission within 30 days of the entry of this order.

Judgment in the amount of $1,000 is entered for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and against Dale Alan Carlson.

Order entered by the Court.

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M.R.18862 - In re: Allen R. Titlebarn. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 773 is allowed. Costs in the amount of $1,000 are assessed against Allen R. Titlebaum, and he is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission within 30 days of the entry of this order.

Judgment in the amount of $1,000 is entered for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and against Allen R. Titlebaum.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.18896 - In re: Neil L. Gershon. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 773 is allowed. Costs in the amount of $1,000 are assessed against Neil L. Gershon, and he is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission within 30 days of the entry of this order.

Judgment in the amount of $1,000 is entered for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and against Neil L. Gershon.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.18905 - In re: William Sinclair Schildman. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 773 is allowed. Costs in the amount of $1,000 are assessed against William Sinclair Schildman, and he is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission within 30 days of the entry of this order.

Judgment in the amount of $1,000 is entered for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and against William Sinclair Schildman.

Order entered by the Court.

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M.R.18947 - In re: Maureen Ann Moriarty. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 773 is allowed. Costs in the amount of $122.00 are assessed against Maureen Ann Moriarty, and she is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission within 30 days of the entry of this order.

Judgment in the amount of $122.00 is entered for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and against Maureen Ann Moriarty.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.18971 - In re: Deborah Sue Hirschfeld. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 773 is allowed. Costs in the amount of $1,000 are assessed against Deborah Sue Hirschfeld, and she is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission within 30 days of the entry of this order.

Judgment in the amount of $1,000 is entered for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and against Deborah Sue Hirschfeld.

Order entered by the Court.

M.R.18972 - In re: Robert G. Hershenhorn. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 773 is allowed. Costs in the amount of $318.20 are assessed against Robert G. Hershenhorn, and he is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission within 30 days of the entry of this order.

Judgment in the amount of $318.20 is entered for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and against Robert G. Hershenhorn.

Order entered by the Court.

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M.R.18981 - In re: Robert J. Wittebort, Jr. Disciplinary Commission.

The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for costs pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 773 is allowed, in part. Costs in the amount of $832.40 are assessed against Robert J. Wittebort, Jr., and is directed to pay the costs in full to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.

Judgment in the amount of $832.40 is entered for the Attorney Regisration and Disciplinary Commission and against Robert J. Wittebort, Jr.

Order entered by the Court.