In Re Schneider

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

James J. Schneider, an attorney admitted to the bar of this state in 1976, has been charged by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission with three counts of professional misconduct, including using misleading letterhead, failing to abide by a client’s decision regarding the objectives of representation, and attempting to charge an unreasonable fee. This Court appointed a hearing officer who, after conducting a hearing on the merits, concluded that the respondent engaged in misconduct. This matter is now before us for final resolution. The respondent filed a…