Legal Opinion
In Re Tsoutsouris
Indiana Supreme Court
Decided June 12, 2001No. 64S00-9905-DI-311PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
2Per curiam
The respondent, James V. Tsoutsouris, engaged in a sexual relationship with his client while he was representing her in a dissolution matter. He claims such a relationship was not improper. Alternatively, he argues that even if it were, it merits only a private reprimand. We disagree and suspend him from the practice of law in Indiana for 30 days.
Having been admitted to the bar of this state in 1967, the respondent is subject to our disciplinary jurisdiction. A hearing officer was appointed to this case, and, after a hearing, tendered her report to this Court. The hearing…
3Cases cited8 opinions
- Matter of SmithIndiana Supreme Court · 1991
- In the Matter of WoodIndiana Supreme Court · 1976
- Brown v. StateIndiana Supreme Court · 2000
- Matter of GrimmIndiana Supreme Court · 1996
- Matter of WoodIndiana Supreme Court · 1986
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4Cited by6 opinions
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- In Re HefronIndiana Supreme Court · 2002
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- Huber v. TaylorCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2006
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