In Re Allen

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

The Disciplinary Commission charged Valparaiso attorney Kenneth J. Allen with making misrepresentations to potential jurors during voir dire, purposefully reading documents identified by opposing counsel as confidential, and issuing a misleading press release. We find today that these actions violate the Rules of Professional Conduct.

The hearing officer appointed by this Court to hear this matter found misconduct and recommended a public reprimand. The Commission has petitioned this Court for review of the hearing officer's report, pursuant to Ind. Admission and Discipline…