Opinion
No. 02S00-0709-CO-369.
October 5, 2007.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission petitions this Court to direct Respondent to show cause why Respondent should not be held in contempt of this Court, based on the following allegations: Respondent was suspended from the practice of law, effective June 11, 2007, for failure to pay his attorney registration fee. On or about July 16, 2007, while the suspension was in effect, Respondent appeared for and represented a client in a court hearing.
Being duly advised, the Court now ORDERS Respondent show cause in writing, within 15 days of service of this order, why Respondent should not be held in contempt of this Court for practicing law in disobedience to this Court's order suspending Respondent from the practice of law in this state.
The Clerk of this Court is directed to serve a certified copy of this Order upon Respondent by delivering a copy personally, or by sending a certified copy of it by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Should service not be obtained as outlined above, the Clerk of this Court shall complete service pursuant to Admission and Discipline Rule 23(12)(h).
The Clerk of this Court is further directed to provide notice of this Order to the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission and its attorney of record.
DONE at Indianapolis, Indiana, this 5th day of October, 2007.