In the Matter of Fronse W. Smith, Jr.

Attorney Discipline Action

We find that Respondent, Fronse Smith, Jr., engaged in attorney misconduct by committing the crime of intimidation. For this misconduct, a majority of the Court concludes that Respondent should be disbarred.

The matter is now before us on the report of the hearing officer appointed by this Court to hear evidence on the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission's verified disciplinary complaint. Respondent's 2013 admission to this state's bar subjects him to this Court's disciplinary jurisdiction. See IND. CONST. art. 7, § 4.

Procedural Background and Facts

The…