Matter of Zinman

This matter is before this Court on a Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action filed by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission charging the Respondent with engaging in conduct involving a conflict of interest. The Hearing Officer appointed in this cause has completed his hearing and has submitted Special Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law. The Respondent has petitioned for review and both parties have briefed their positions.

In his petition for review, the Respondent raises two preliminary objections which must be addressed at this point. First, Respondent asserts that the…