Matter of Meacham

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

The Respondent here, Jerald S. Meacham, was charged by a three-count Amended Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action with several violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law. This Court appointed a Hearing Officer pursuant to Ind. Admission and Discipline Rule 28, Section 11(b) who, after full hearing, tendered to this Court his findings of fact and conclusions of law. Although the Respondent had actual knowledge of the time, date, and place of hearing, he failed to appear. Following hearing, Respondent was suspended from the practice of law…