In Re O'Farrell

Attorney Discipline Action

This matter is before the Court on the report of the hearing officer appointed by this Court to hear evidence on the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission’s “Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action,” and on the post-hearing briefing by the parties. The Respondent’s 1995 admission to this state’s bar subjects her to this Court’s disciplinary jurisdiction. See Ind. Const, art. 7, § 4.

We find that Respondent, Heather McClure O’Farrell, engaged in attorney misconduct by making agreements for and charging unreasonable fees in violation of Indiana Professional…