Opinion
No. 49S00-0705-DI-177.
May 11, 2007.
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission has filed a "Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action" against the above named attorney pursuant to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 23(12)(c). Pursuant to Admission and Discipline Rule 23(11)(b), this Court now appoints a hearing officer to hear this matter.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Honorable Patricia J. Gifford is appointed to hear this matter pursuant to Admission and Discipline Rule 23, and is directed to qualify and assume jurisdiction.
The hearing officer has the authority and affirmative duty to manage this case and to bring it to conclusion as expeditiously as practicable. A publication entitled "Attorney Disciplinary Cases: A Guide for Hearing Officers" may be found on the Court's website atwww.in.gov/judiciary/admin/pubs.html.
The Clerk of this Court is directed to send a copy of this Order to the Honorable Patricia J. Gifford, Marion Superior Court No. 4, 200 West Washington Street, Suite W203, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204; and to the parties in this cause or their respective attorneys.
DONE at Indianapolis, Indiana, this 11th day of May, 2007.