Opinion
No. 94S00-0801-MS-9.
May 27, 2008.
ORDER DISMISSING ACTION WITH RESPECT TO JACOB A. ATANGA
On January 8, 2008, the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission filed a "Petition for Suspension of Certain Attorneys for Failure to Satisfy Costs Ordered in Connection with Lawyer Discipline Proceedings," asserting each of the Respondents failed to pay costs assessed in a disciplinary action by the due date of the attorney's annual registration fee (October 1), in violation of the requirements of Indiana Admission and Discipline Rules 23(10)(f)(5), 23(16), and (2)(b).
On March 18, 2008, this Court entered an order suspending from the practice of law in Indiana three attorneys, including Jacob A. Atanga. The Commission now files a "Motion to Dismiss," reporting that Jacob A. Atanga has paid in full the amount owed in unpaid costs. Jacob A. Atanga also filed a "Petition for Reinstatement."
Being duly advised, the Court GRANTS the motion and petition, DISMISSES this action with respect to Jacob A. Atanga, and REINSTATES Jacob A. Atanga to the practice of law in Indiana.
The Court directs the Clerk to forward a copy of this Order to Jacob A. Atanga or his attorney, to the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, and to all other entities entitled to notice under Admission and Discipline Rule 23(3)(d).
Done at Indianapolis, Indiana, this 27 th day of May, 2008.