In re Mercho

Published Order Finding Misconduct and Imposing Discipline

Robert D. Rucker, Acting Chief Justice of Indiana

Upon review of the report of the hearing officer, the Honorable Michael D. Keele, who was appointed by this Court to hear evidence on the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission’s “Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action,” and the briefs of the parties, the Court finds that Respondent engaged in professional misconduct and imposes discipline on Respondent.

Facts: Respondent misappropriated funds from his attorney trust account over a period of several years, making dozens of…