Indiana Supreme Court accepts attorney’s resignation following fatal 2023 drunk driving incident
The Indiana Supreme Court has accepted the resignation of an Indiana attorney involved in a fatal drunk driving case in May 2023.
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Rokita facing lawyer discipline charges: Discipline complaint marks 2nd time in 4 years Indiana AG faces formal ethics complaint
For the second time in four years, the Indiana attorney general is facing lawyer discipline charges.
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Judicial ethics chief selected to lead lawyer Disciplinary Commission
Adrienne Meiring has been selected as the new executive director of the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission. She recently sat down with The Indiana Lawyer to discuss her career history and her new role.
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Web Exclusive: Supreme Court in no hurry to find new attorney ethics director
With the search underway for only the third director of the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, one thing seems certain: The court will take its time finding a successor for retired leader G. Michael Witte.
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Calling it a career: Lawyer ethics director Witte retiring
After 39 years, G. Michael Witte, executive director of the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, is calling it a career — sort of.
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Pendleton attorney receives suspension from Indiana Supreme Court for noncooperation
A Pendleton-based lawyer has been suspended from the practice 0f law after allegedly failing to cooperate with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission’s investigation of a grievance against him.
Westfield attorney suspended for noncooperation with investigation by disciplinary commission
An Indiana attorney has been suspended from the practice of law for not cooperating with an Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission investigation into grievances lodged against him.
Public reprimand issued to attorney for failing to secure client information
The Indiana Supreme Court approved disciplinary action against an attorney for reportedly violating Indiana Professional Conduct Rules when he revealed information about a client without the client’s consent.
Four attorneys suspended this month
The Indiana Supreme Court has disciplined four attorneys for misconduct this month, including a former member of the Martinsville City Council and attorneys from Fishers and Gary.
Indianapolis attorney resigns from bar after allegations of misconduct in immigration cases
An Indianapolis attorney resigned from the Indiana bar after the Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission filed a professional misconduct complaint against him, with allegations that he failed to file paperwork in a timely manner and was non-responsive to clients in three separate immigration-related cases.
Retired Cohen & Malad partner suspended by Indiana Supreme Court
The court suspended Richard Malad’s law license, effective immediately, after he pleaded guilty Sept. 3 in Morgan Superior Court to operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a Level 6 felony.
Indiana Supreme Court disciplines two attorneys for misconduct
The Indiana Supreme Court issued misconduct-related suspension orders this week for an East Chicago attorney and an Indianapolis lawyer.
Indiana Supreme Court orders interim suspension for Hammond attorney
The Indiana Supreme Court ordered an emergency interim suspension, effective Sept. 25, for a Hammond attorney.
Former DCS attorney suspended for forging signatures in CHINS cases
A former Indiana Department of Child Services staff attorney has been suspended from the practice of law for forging family case managers’ names to child in need of services petitions while he worked for the state agency.
IN Supreme Court suspends Indianapolis attorney after conviction in fatal drunk driving case
The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended an Indianapolis attorney from practicing law in the state, following his May sentencing for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and causing death in a May 2023 crash.
Indiana Supreme Court reinstates attorney after suspension
The Indiana Supreme Court has reinstated a Crown Point attorney less than a week after she had been suspended from practicing law in the state.
Indiana Supreme Court issues discipline orders for two Indianapolis attorneys
The Indiana Supreme Court disciplined two Indianapolis attorneys Thursday, including one that became involved in a heated dispute with a client over a negative online review.
Indiana high court suspends five attorneys for failure to pay costs
The Indiana Supreme Court suspended five attorneys Tuesday for failure to pay costs associated with their pending disciplinary actions.
Indiana Supreme Court indefinitely suspends Indianapolis-based lawyer
The Indiana Supreme Court published an order converting an Indianapolis-based lawyer’s temporary suspension to an indefinite suspension from the practice of law.
Giuliani disbarred in NY as court finds he repeatedly lied about Trump’s 2020 election loss
Rudolph Giuliani has been disbarred. The former New York City mayor, federal prosecutor and legal adviser to Donald Trump received the decision Tuesday from an appeals court in Manhattan.
Indiana Supreme Court suspends two attorneys for noncooperation
The Indiana Supreme Court issued disciplinary orders against two attorneys in the state, suspending them from practicing law in Indiana due to noncooperation.
Court suspends Bloomington attorney indefinitely, revokes Brownsburg attorney’s probation
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.
Indiana Supreme Court hands down suspension, probation for Indianapolis attorney
The Indiana Supreme Court has disciplined an Indianapolis attorney for his refusal to refund fees to a client after not filing a sentence modification petition.
Martinsville council member arrested, charged with 22 felonies
Morgan County attorney and Martinsville City Council member James Wisco was arrested Thursday morning on 22 felony charges including theft, counterfeiting, and corrupt business practice.