Discipline
Justices suspend Logansport lawyer for 1 year
November 15, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court suspended a Logansport attorney for one year because he routinely allowed his secretary to prepare
and sign his name on bankruptcy petitions and other court documents, including one petition that she mistakenly filed in the
wrong District.
MoreDisciplinary Actions - 11/9/11
November 9, 2011
IL StaffRead who's been suspended and who's had their suspensions terminated.
MoreCommission urges discipline for former Marion County prosecutor
September 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court’s Disciplinary Commission wants the state's highest court to find former Marion County Prosecutor
Carl Brizzi committed misconduct when he made statements about two high-profile cases he handled as prosecutor.
MoreJustices suspend attorney for collecting 'exploitive fee'
September 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended an Indianapolis attorney after finding he engaged in attorney misconduct by collecting
a “clearly unreasonable and exploitive fee” from a vulnerable client.
MoreDisciplinary Actions - 9/28/11
September 28, 2011
IL StaffRead who's been suspended or received a public reprimand.
MoreCriminal defense attorney receives public reprimand for fee agreement changes
September 15, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded an Indianapolis criminal defense attorney, finding that he modified an
agreement and charged an unreasonable fee without first obtaining written consent and giving his client a chance to get another
lawyer’s opinion.
MoreSpecial masters named in judge's disciplinary case
September 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has appointed three trial judges as special masters to preside over the disciplinary case of one
of their city court colleagues from Lake County, who is accused of operating an illegal traffic school, dismissing cases without
assessing required fees, and dissuading one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation in court.
MoreDisciplinary Actions - 9/14/11
September 14, 2011
IL StaffSee who's been suspended by the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreJudges uphold contempt order against attorney
September 6, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA Morgan Circuit judge had jurisdiction to order a Unionville attorney to pay $75,000 to the county clerk after finding the
attorney in contempt, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
MoreCan schools discipline for off-campus conduct?
August 31, 2011
Michael HoskinsSchool is back in session, and a new set of court rulings issued during the summer break may make it more difficult for school
administrators to decide how to handle inappropriate or potentially disruptive online activities carried out by students off-campus.
MoreRehearing: Traffic judge denies misconduct
August 31, 2011
Michael HoskinsHammond City Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin denies that he did anything wrong in operating what may be a long-established but illegal
traffic school deferral program and dismissing cases without assessing required fees. He also contends that he did not try
to dissuade one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation in court.
MoreIL: Disciplinary Actions
August 31, 2011
IL StaffRead about disciplinary actions issued by the Indiana Supreme Court in recent weeks.
MoreDisciplinary Actions - Aug. 3, 2011
August 3, 2011
IL StaffRead about disciplinary actions filed by the Indiana Supreme Court in recent weeks.
MoreDisciplinary Actions - 7/20/11
July 20, 2011
IL StaffRead who has been suspended recently by the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreSupreme Court suspends Gary attorney
July 6, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended a Gary attorney who has been the subject of suspension or reprimand three times since
1992.
MoreHammond traffic judge faces misconduct charges
July 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsHammond City Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin faces three misconduct charges for operating an illegal traffic school deferral program
and dismissing cases without collecting required fees, as well as dissuading one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation
in court.
MoreDisciplinary Actions
July 6, 2011
IL StaffRead about disciplinary action recently handed down by the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreHammond traffic judge faces misconduct charges
June 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsHammond City Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin faces three misconduct charges for operating an illegal traffic school deferral program
and dismissing cases without assessing required fees, as well as dissuading one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation
in court.
MoreHearing officer finds in Carl Brizzi's favor in disciplinary action
June 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsA hearing officer recommends that disciplinary charges be dismissed against ex-Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi, and now
it’s up to the Indiana Supreme Court to consider the case.
MoreJustices rule on lawyer liablity coverage case
June 21, 2011
Michael HoskinsQuestions exist as to whether the professional liability coverage carrier for a disbarred attorney misled two former clients
about helping them collect on legal malpractice claims.
MoreEx-prosecutor gets 4-month suspension
June 16, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryFormer Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney has been suspended for 120 days, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Thursday.
The suspension begins July 28, with automatic reinstatement upon its conclusion, subject to the conditions of Admission and
Discipline Rule 23(4)(c).
MoreJustices suspend attorneys for not paying fees, doing CLE
June 14, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended 210 attorneys for not complying with continuing legal education requirements or nonpayment
of attorney registration fees.
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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!