Matter of Briggs

This case is before us on a Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action filed by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission. It is a companion case to In re William Briggs [502 N.E.2d 879] which involves Respondent’s law associate and spouse. After a lengthy joint hearing, the Hearing Officer, the Honorable Douglas B. Morton, has submitted his excellent findings, conclusions of law and recommendation in this case. The Respondent and the Commission have challenged different aspects of the Hearing Officer’s report and have petitioned for review of the same. In her petition for review the…