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.
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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.
Indiana Supreme Court suspends former congressman, ex-Bartholomew County prosecutor
A former U.S. congressman from Indiana and an ex-Bartholomew County prosecutor have been suspended from practicing law in the state, according to orders issued Friday by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Crown Point attorney suspended for misconduct
The Indiana Supreme Court handed down a 60-day suspension Thursday to Crown Point attorney Lynda LeBlanc for misconduct after she was unresponsive to a client and failed to refund the person’s payment for work in a divorce case.
IN Supreme Court reprimands attorney for failure to transmit form, money to federal immigration office
The Indiana Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a South Bend attorney after she failed to ensure a waiver form for an immigration case successfully reached the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’s office.
IN Supreme Court suspends Portage attorney for failing to withdraw representation, engaging in misconduct
The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered a Portage attorney to serve a 45-day suspension after he was found to have committed six violations of the state’s Professional Conduct Rules.
Amendment could affect who is eligible to run for state attorney general
The Senate Elections Committee on Monday added an amendment to a bill that could block some Hoosiers from running for state attorney general.
2 attorneys suspended for noncooperation
Two attorneys were suspended this month for noncooperation with disciplinary investigations.
Details of conditional agreement between Rokita, Disciplinary Commission unsealed
In agreeing on a public reprimand for Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission looked to the prior discipline of another elected official.
Florida attorneys who criticized discrimination ruling should be suspended, judge says
A judge recommended 30-day suspensions for a father-daughter pair of lawyers in Florida who spoke out after another judge overturned a jury’s $2.7 million ruling in favor of a Black doctor in a racial discrimination case.
Daviess County attorney indefinitely suspended by IN Supreme Court
A Washington attorney’s failure to cooperate with the state’s disciplinary process has resulted in his indefinite suspension from the practice of law in Indiana.
Attorney who forged signatures on adoption docs gets 30-day suspension
A Zionsville attorney who forged a signature on multiple adoption documents has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana for 30 days with automatic reinstatement.
Disciplinary Actions: Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2023
Read a summary of disciplinary actions handed down by the Indiana Supreme Court during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Attorney disciplined by IN Supreme Court following OWI, trespass convictions
The Indiana Supreme Court issued a disciplinary order Friday for a Brownsburg attorney following her conviction of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and, later, two counts of criminal trespass in violation of Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct.
Lawyers may face discipline for criticizing judge’s ruling in discrimination case
A father-daughter pair of lawyers in Florida may face disciplinary action for speaking out against a judge’s ruling that overturned a jury decision awarding $2.7 million to a Black doctor who alleged he was subjected to racial discrimination.
Rokita files response in disciplinary case
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita submitted a new and bombastic filing on Wednesday accusing the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission of caving to outside pressure in a “political melee,” saying it could no longer give him fair treatment.
Indy attorney disbarred after ‘abandoning’ his practice
An Indianapolis attorney has been disbarred for his lengthy history of misconduct, which included charging and collecting unreasonable fees, engaging in deceitful behavior and ultimately abandoning his immigration law practice.
IN Supreme Court issues new suspension order for Elkhart attorney
An Elkhart attorney already suspended from the practice of law in the state now faces a new interim suspension order from the Indiana Supreme Court.