In Re Scahill

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

James N. Seahill's client cashed an $80,500 IRA while the client's divorce was pending and claimed he lost the proceeds in a restaurant. Seahill, who practices in Indianapolis, did not inform the dissolution court or the adverse party of the loss of the IRA even after the trial court awarded a portion of the non-existent IRA to the client's wife. We conclude that the respondent engaged in professional misconduct and reprimand him for his actions.

This attorney disciplinary case is now before us for final determination upon the hearing officer's findings of fact and…