Matter of Hill

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

The respondent, an attorney admitted to the practice of law in this state on October 11, 1977, was charged by the Disciplinary Commission with violating Rule 8.4, subsections (b), (c), and (d), 1 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law. The charged acts allegedly occurred in Illinois, where the respondent was also admitted to practice law.

This Court appointed a hearing officer pursuant to Ind.Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 11, who, following hearing, tendered his findings of fact and conclusions of law. The respondent failed to appear at hearing…