Opinions July 31, 2025
Indiana Supreme Court
In the Matter of Christopher Phillips
25S-DI-49
Attorney disciplinary action. Finds that Christopher Phillips of West Lafayette engaged in attorney misconduct by, among other things, charging unreasonable fees in estate matters and mismanaging his attorney trust account. Also finds that Phillips should be suspended from the practice of law for 180 days, with 120 days actively served and the balance stayed subject to successful completion of at least three years of probation with monitoring by a certified public accountant. Attorney for respondent: James Bell. Attorneys for Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission: Adrienne Meiring, Stephanie Bibbs, Victoria Thomas.