In Re Disciplinary Proceedings Against Crosetto ( 1991 )

LOUIS J. CECI, J.

(dissenting). I respectfully disagree with the opinion of the court imposing a public reprimand for professional misconduct.

It is apparent to me from a reading of the documents on file that the entire episode giving rise to this disciplinary proceeding began because of the very rash and insulting statement made by Commissioner Greco. This was further compounded by the vigorous advocacy of Attorney Mari Higgins-Frost, who took the untenable position that she was now attorney for the respondent wife and also a witness to a previous hearing. It seems that the further comments made by Attorney Higgins-Frost fueled the fire of controversy at this " nonhearing.11

If, as the majority contends, Attorney Crosetto's remarks and conduct were rude, demeaning, and disrespectful, majority op. at 589, then this court should impose the same discipline upon Commissioner Greco for his "uncalled for statement directed against" Attorney Crosetto, id at 590.

This entire, unfortunate incident obviously is the result of the failure of the commissioner to keep accurate notes of a previous proceeding or the failure of our judicial system to require the recording of such proceedings.

I dissent from that portion of the opinion imposing punishment.

I am authorized to state that Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson joins in this dissenting opinion.