In the Matter of: Steven J. Ouellette

Attorney Discipline Action

We find that Respondent, Steven Ouel-lette, committed attorney misconduct by converting client funds and failing to coop erate with the disciplinary process. For this misconduct, we conclude that Respondent should be disbarred.

This matter is before the Court on the report of the hearing officer appointed by this Court to hear evidence on the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission’s “Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action.” Respondent’s 1981 admission to this state’s bar subjects him to this Court’s disciplinary jurisdiction. See Ind. Const. art. 7, § 4.

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