In Re Cassady

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

By failing to hold settlement proceeds in trust for a third-party medical provider entitled to a portion of the proceeds, and instead by disbursing those earmarked funds to himself and his client, Indianapolis attorney Derek M. Cassady violated the Rules of Professional Conduct.

By agreed resolution with the Disciplinary Commission, the respondent today asks us to approve a 30-day suspension for his attorney misconduct, with the entire period of suspension stayed so long as the respondent complies with certain probationary terms. Pursuant to Ind. Admission and Discipline…