Justices suspend former judge for misconduct
The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended a northwest Indiana attorney for helping a litigant whose cases he’d presided over more than a decade ago when he was a Jasper Superior judge.
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Former Marion County spokesperson given public reprimand
Marietto “Mario” V. Massillamany, an attorney and former spokesperson for then-Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi, has been publicly reprimanded by the Indiana Supreme Court for driving drunk.
Disciplinary charges filed against Hamilton County judge
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed disciplinary charges against Hamilton Superior Judge William Hughes. The charges are related to the judge’s arrest for driving while impaired and later guilty plea to misdemeanor reckless driving in North Carolina.
Suspended attorney pleads guilty to theft
A suspended attorney has pleaded guilty to stealing $283,000 from his clients during dozens of transactions.
New advertising rules irk some lawyers
Bloomington attorney Ken Nunn says he hasn’t been hurt by new attorney advertising rules put in place at the start of the year, but he’s hearing more disturbing stories from people who are feeling the effects.
Disciplinary Actions – 3/30/11
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Disciplinary Actions – March 16, 2011
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Disciplinary Commission elects 3 new officers
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission has elected three new officers, the high court announced today.
Disciplinary Actions – 3/2/11
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Attorney reprimanded for charging unreasonable fees
The Indiana Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a Hamilton County attorney for violating Indiana Professional Conduct Rule 1.5(a) by making agreements for and charging unreasonable fees.
Lawyer suspended for 180 days due to conduct during disciplinary process
The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered a six month suspension for an Indiana lawyer who primarily practices in Michigan, not because of the misconduct committed, but more specifically because of the attorney’s bad behavior during the disciplinary process.
Ex-Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi defends himself in court
While the ex-prosecutor in the state’s largest county waits to hear whether he will get a black mark for misconduct on his record, the Marion County disciplinary action against Carl Brizzi has broader professional conduct implications for attorneys throughout Indiana.
Brizzi disciplinary case poses ‘actual prejudice’ question
Former Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi took the stand today, defending himself against attorney misconduct charges alleging that he violated professional conduct rules by public statements made on pending cases.
Offensive language results in disciplinary actions
Complaints based on a misconduct rule regarding how an attorney could offend others through prejudicial words or actions resulted in disciplinary orders in May and December 2010.