Attorney discipline
Disciplinary attorneys: Judge experience a bonus
May 11, 2010
Michael HoskinsHaving a trial court judge as the executive leader of the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission is a new approach
for the state, but those intimately involved with attorney disciplinary matters say it could prove to be a positive change.
MoreAttorney reprimanded for response to harassing calls
May 11, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded an Indianapolis attorney who responded to harassing phone calls and pre-recorded
messages to her unlisted phone number by asking a company representative if he was “gay” or “sweet.”
MoreBREAKING: Supreme Court taps judge as disciplinary chief
May 10, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has chosen former Dearborn Superior Judge G. Michael Witte as the newest executive secretary of
the Disciplinary Commission.
MoreLegal community reflects on prosecutor issues
April 14, 2010
Michael HoskinsAs controversy swirls around the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, attorneys throughout Indiana have their eyes on how the
ethical issues can be a lesson for the state's legal community.
MoreSupreme Court disbars attorney
April 14, 2010
The Indiana Supreme Court disbarred a northern Indiana attorney April 1 for violating the terms of a previous suspension,
entering into an improper business transaction with a client, and engaging in dishonest conduct.
MoreCourt 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Scott OlsonA top executive of Celadon Group Inc. can no longer represent himself as the Indianapolis-based trucking company's attorney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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MoreProsecutor faces disciplinary charges
May 12, 2009
Michael HoskinsDelaware County Prosecutor Mark R. McKinney faces disciplinary charges that he violated four professional conduct rules stemming
from his role as a private attorney on civil forfeiture matters related to the criminal defendants he handled as a deputy
prosecutor on behalf of the state.
MoreCourt reprimands attorneys for trade-name use
May 11, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThree attorneys who practiced separately but advertised as an LLC were publicly reprimand by the Indiana Supreme Court for
violating several Indiana Professional Conduct Rules by not letting clients know they didn't practice law as a firm.
More6 attorneys suspended for non-payment
March 27, 2009
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court suspended six attorneys Wednesday for failure to pay costs in lawyer disciplinary cases.
MoreCourt split in public defender 'firm' issue
March 12, 2009
Jennifer NelsonIn a disciplinary action released Wednesday by the Indiana Supreme Court, the justices disagreed as to whether two public
defenders who worked part time in the same public defender office of Putnam County were "associated in a firm."
MoreAttorneys get public reprimand
March 11, 2009
Jennifer NelsonIn a disciplinary action released by the Indiana Supreme Court today, the justices held that the text of a 2004 version of
the Indiana Professional Conduct Rule 1.15(b), as reinforced by Comment 3, required attorneys to promptly distribute undisputed
portions of funds they held for clients or third parties.
MoreSupreme Court disbars attorney
March 2, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA split Indiana Supreme Court voted to immediately disbar an Indianapolis attorney who pleaded guilty to one count of willfully
making a false tax return.
MoreCourt sanctions Indianapolis attorney
January 1, 2009
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis attorney has received a public reprimand in the third and final leg of a yearlong disciplinary triangle, which
has led to a Marion Superior judge's suspension and a commissioner's resignation and banishment from the bench.
MoreAttorneys scrutinize ad ruling
October 15, 2008
Michael HoskinsTwo Indianapolis law firm partners wonder why they were not given a chance to prevent potential lawyer advertising violations
as colleagues have been given off and on through the years.
MoreSupreme Court disbars Indianapolis attorney
September 19, 2008
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis lawyer who engaged in repeated and serious acts of attorney misconduct involving multiple clients has been
disbarred.
MorePartners receive public reprimand for ads' use
September 5, 2008
Jennifer NelsonTwo partners in the Indianapolis law firm Benkie & Crawford received public reprimands from the Indiana Supreme Court
Thursday for attorney misconduct in their advertisements for legal services.
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With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
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...