In re Oates

The Respondent, Samuel Oates, was charged by a disciplinary complaint with violating Rules 1.3 and 1.16(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law.1 The charges stem from Respondent’s representation of Gerald A. Hubbard (“Hubbard”) in a criminal matter. This Court appointed a hearing officer pursuant to Ind. Admission and Discipline Rule 23(1 l)(b), and, after hearing, he tendered to this Court his findings of fact and conclusions of law. Neither party has challenged the hearing officer’s tendered reports. This case is now before us for final judgment.

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