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The Indiana Supreme Court published an order converting an Indianapolis-based lawyer’s temporary suspension to an indefinite suspension from the practice of law.
Matthew C. Maples was indefinitely suspended on June 28 for failing to cooperate with the disciplinary process.
On June 14, 2023, Maples was ordered to show cause as to why he shouldn’t be suspended from the practice after failing to cooperate with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission’s investigation into a grievance against him involving professional misconduct.
He responded on June 25, apologizing for his failure to respond and expressing his intent to cooperate.
On Dec. 20, 2023, the commission filed a “Request for Ruling and to Tax Costs”, saying Maples still hadn’t cooperated.
He was given a temporary suspension in February for failing to cooperate with the commission. Maples was already suspended for continuing legal education noncompliance.
He must now fulfill the continuing duties of a suspended attorney under Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 23(26).
To be readmitted to the practice in the state of Indiana, Maples must cure the causes of his suspensions currently in effect and petition to the Indiana Supreme Court for reinstatement according to Admission and Discipline Rule 23(18)(b).
The case is In the Matter of: Matthew C. Maples, 23S-DI-151.
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