In the Matter of Patrick K. Rocchio

This matter is before the Court on the report of Hon. Barbara L. Brugnaux, the hearing officer appointed by this Court to hear evidence, on the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission’s “Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action,” and on the post-hearing briefing by the parties. The Respondent’s 1972 admission to this state’s bar subjects him to this Court’s disciplinary jurisdiction. See Ind. Const. art. 7, § 4.

We find that Respondent, Patrick K. Rocchio, engaged in attorney misconduct that, standing alone, would warrant a sanction in the lowest range. However, Respondent’s conduct…