Matter of Ragland

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Attorney Michael A. Ragland failed to adequately communicate with several clients, failed to appropriately represent their interests, and mismanaged funds he held on their behalf in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law. For that misconduct, we conclude today that he should be suspended from the practice of law in this state for at least six months.

This case formally began with the Disciplinary Commission’s Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action, filed on August 21, 1996. 1 Pursuant to Ind.Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 11, the…