In re Earhart

PUBLISHED ORDER FINDING MISCONDUCT AND IMPOSING DISCIPLINE

Upon review of the report of the hearing officer, the Honorable Wayne S. Trock-man, who was appointed by this Court to hear evidence on the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission’s “Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action,” and the submissions of the parties, the Court finds that Respondent engaged in professional misconduct and imposes discipline on Respondent.

Facts: In 2008, Respondent was retained and paid $10,000 to represent an Indiana client against whom criminal *612charges were anticipated. Respondent sent a letter to the…