Matter of Pope

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

This case involves a two count complaint filed by the Disciplinary Commission of this Court charging the Respondent, Frank J. Pope, with multiple violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law. In accordance with Ind. Admission and Discipline Rule 23, this Court appointed a Hearing Officer to conduct a hearing on the charges of professional misconduct. Although being served with notice of the hearing, Respondent failed to attend. The hearing was held without the participation of Respondent and the Hearing Officer has tendered his findings of fact and…