In the Matter of: John Downey Pierce

Attorney Discipline Action

We find that Respondent, John Downey Pierce, committed attorney misconduct by, among other things, mismanaging his trust account, converting client funds, disobeying a court order, and failing to cooperate with the disciplinary process. For this misconduct, we conclude that Respondent should be disbarred.

This matter is before the Court on the report of the hearing officer appointed by this Court to hear evidence on the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission’s verified “Disciplinary Complaint.” Respondent’s 1999 admission to this state’s bar subjects him to…