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The Indiana Supreme Court has issued an indefinite suspension for a Bloomington attorney for his failure to cooperate with the court’s disciplinary process.
The high court also revoked a Brownsburg attorney’s probation Friday and suspended her for at least 60 days.
In its order, the court changed Bloomington attorney Joseph Kelley’s suspension to an indefinite one following his failure to cooperate with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
The court found that more than 90 days had passed since Kelley was suspended due to noncooperation with the disciplinary process.
Also, the court suspended attorney Alison Devis of Brownsburg for at least 60 days.
The Indiana Supreme Court issued a disciplinary order in January for Davis following her conviction for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and, later, two counts of criminal trespass in violation of Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct.
In July 2021, Devis was convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with endangerment and leaving the scene of an accident, both as misdemeanors.
In September 2022, Devis pleaded guilty to two separate counts of misdemeanor counts of criminal trespass.
Shortly after she pleaded guilty, she was charged with a probation violation for failing to report to the probation office. Devis was then arrested after she failed to appear for a hearing on the charge.
A second probation violation notice was filed, claiming Devis failed to schedule a required substance abuse evaluation and had consumed alcohol at least twice.
On April 11, 2024, the commission filed a verified motion to revoke Davis’ probation, noting that Davis declined to sign a JLAP monitoring agreement and was not participating in JLAP services.
Davis filed no response to the commission’s motion, and her failure to do so is deemed an admission of the commission’s allegations. Her suspension from the practice of law is for a period of not less than 60 days, without automatic reinstatement, beginning July 5.
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