Discipline
Court issues UPL ruling about 'general counsel'
March 31, 2010
Scott OlsonA top executive of Celadon Group Inc. can no longer represent himself as the Indianapolis-based trucking company's attorney
because of a glaring omission - he is not licensed to practice law in Indiana.
MoreNew judge gets 60-day unpaid suspension
March 17, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended LaPorte Superior Judge Jennifer L. Koethe for 60 days without pay, effective March
12.
MoreCommission starts review process for new disciplinary chief
February 18, 2010
Michael HoskinsMore than 20 people have applied for the top executive post of the Disciplinary Commission, and the commission now may allow
others to apply while it begins a review process expected to take at least two months.
MoreProsecutor files answer to disciplinary charges
February 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonDelaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney has responded to the disciplinary charges he faces in connection to his role as a
private attorney on civil forfeiture matters related to the criminal defendants he handled as a deputy prosecutor and prosecutor
on behalf of the state, saying his representation of the state wasn't limited by his financial interest in forfeiture actions.
MoreMasters appointed in cases of 2 judges
January 25, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has appointed masters to the disciplinary cases of Bicknell City Court Judge David A. Moreland and
LaPorte Superior Judge Jennifer Evans Koethe.
MoreProsecutor denies alleged misconduct
January 20, 2010
Michael HoskinsMarion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi denies that he violated any professional conduct rules in his handling of two high-profile
murder cases, specifically in his written or spoken statements made when describing the crimes to the public.
MoreProsecutor denies misconduct accusations
January 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsMarion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi denies that he violated any professional conduct rules in his handling of two high-profile
murder cases, specifically in his written or spoken statements made when describing the crimes to the public.
MoreInterim disciplinary chief named
December 22, 2009
Michael HoskinsA longtime Disciplinary Commission staff attorney will temporarily lead the agency until a permanent executive secretary is
chosen sometime next year.
MoreCity court judge faces disciplinary charges
December 16, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA city court judge accused in October of theft of court funds is now facing disciplinary charges. The Indiana Commission on
Judicial Qualifications has filed charges against non-attorney Bicknell City Court Judge David Andrew Moreland.
More2 attorneys suspended over real estate deal
December 11, 2009
Jennifer NelsonTwo attorneys have been suspended by the Indiana Supreme Court for their representation of a client in a real estate contract
in which one of the attorneys had a financial interest.
MoreSuspended judge faces disciplinary charges
December 10, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed charges against the suspended LaPorte Superior judge who was shot
in the head just before taking the bench this year.
MoreHearing officer appointed in prosecutor case
December 9, 2009
IL StaffA hearing officer has been appointed in Delaware County Prosecutor Mark R. McKinney's discipline case. The Indiana Supreme
Court made the appointment of Boone Circuit Judge Steve David in a Dec. 7 order.
MoreDisciplinary Commission seeks agency head
December 2, 2009
Michael HoskinsIndiana needs a new face for lawyer discipline, and applications are being accepted from anyone interested in the job.
MoreDisciplinary Commission head leaving
November 4, 2009
Jennifer NelsonDonald Lundberg, the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission executive secretary, has announced his resignation as head
of the agency, effective Jan. 1, 2010.
MoreCity court judge accused of theft, suspended
October 14, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Knox County City Court judge was suspended today following the filing of five theft charges against the judge Tuesday.
MoreProsecutor faces misconduct charges
October 8, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court's Disciplinary Commission has filed a complaint against Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi
alleging he played to the media and violated professional conduct rules when commenting about two murder cases.
MoreMadison County judge resigns amid misconduct investigation
September 24, 2009
Michael HoskinsA longtime Madison County judge who's been repeatedly sanctioned and even suspended in the past is resigning amid a new investigation
into his alleged misconduct during a 2007 murder trial.
MoreJudge must pay $10,000 in disciplinary fees
August 26, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe judge and former commissioner disciplined for their roles that led to a wrongfully convicted man staying in prison must
pay nearly $18,000 in expenses related to their disciplinary proceedings.
MoreIndicted former attorney found dead before trial
August 25, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA former attorney set to go on trial yesterday was found dead in his home.
MoreOrder affirms delinquent fee waivers
August 19, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court issued an administrative order Tuesday allowing the executive secretary of the Indiana Supreme Court
Disciplinary Commission and the executive director of the Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education to continue to
grant waivers to attorneys for delinquent fees and reinstatement fees assessed pursuant to Admission & Discipline Rules
23(21) and 29(7).
MoreCourt appoints 3 to Disciplinary Commission
August 17, 2009
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court announced today two new appointments to the Disciplinary Commission and the reappointment of one
member.
MoreIndiana federal judge sanctions attorneys
August 3, 2009
Michael HoskinsA federal judge in Hammond has sanctioned two Detroit attorneys who filed what he calls a frivolous claim demonstrating a
pattern of misconduct, fining each lawyer and their client in a sharply worded ruling.
MoreSuspended judge's case moved
July 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonLaPorte Circuit Court granted suspended LaPorte Superior Judge Jennifer Evans Koethe's motion for change of venue Thursday.
MoreTown court judge publicly admonished
June 22, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications issued a public admonition of the Walkerton Town Court judge today for employing
his wife as court clerk for more than 10 years and for participating in an ex parte conversation with a defendant about her
traffic infractions.
MoreAttorney in contempt for violating suspension
June 22, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court fined an attorney for being in contempt of court for work he performed for clients while he was
suspended.
More
Sponsored by
on Facebook & Twitter
on Facebook & Twitter
Indiana Lawyer on Facebook
ADVERTISEMENT
Court Calendar
-
May 22, 2013 Floyd Weddle v. State of Indiana - 5/22/13
-
May 24, 2013 Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Judy Holcomb, Personal Representative of the Estate of Mable Louise Cochran, deceased - 5/24/13
-
May 28, 2013 The Estate of Richard A. Mayer and Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty, P.C., v. Lax, Inc., and David Lasco - 5/28/13
-
June 12, 2013 Northern Assurance Company of America v. Thomson, Inc., et al. - 6/12/13
ADVERTISEMENT
Back to TopCopyright © All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use.
Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing.
Additional Hosting & Delivery by
Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...
Yikes!