State of Indiana Ex Rel., Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission v. Derek A. Farmer

On Petition to Enjoin Unauthorized Practice of Law

The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission (“Commission”) brings this original action in the name of the State of Indiana pursuant to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 24. The Commission alleges that Respondent Derek A. Farmer (“Farmer”) engaged in the unauthorized practice of law in Indiana, and it seeks an order from this Court enjoining him from practicing law here. This Court has original jurisdiction over matters involving the unauthorized practice of law. See Ind. Const, art. 7, § 4.

Procedural Background

On March 22, 2011, the…