IN RE MITCHELL, PATRICK JOSEPH, 211 Ill.2d 650 (2004)

MR 19440.Supreme Court of Illinois.
September 2004.

Summary of Misconduct:

Mr. Mitchell, who was licensed in 1989, was suspended for 60 days. He mismanaged $2,200 of a client’s personal injury settlement that he was holding to pay medical providers.

Order of the Court:

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 Patrick Joseph Mitchell is suspended from the practice of law for 60 days. Suspension effective October 15, 2004.
Respondent Patrick Joseph Mitchell shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.

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