Legal Opinion

In the Matter of: Elton D. Johnson

Indiana Supreme Court

Decided May 18, 2016No. 71S00-1408-DI-544PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Per curiam

We find that Respondent, Elton Johnson, committed attorney misconduct by providing incompetent representation, converting client funds, and failing to cooperate with the disciplinary process. For this misconduct, we conclude that Respondent should be disbarred.

This matter is before the Court on the report of the hearing officer appointed by this Court to hear evidence on the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission’s “Amended Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action.” Respondent’s 2010 admission to this state’s bar subjects him to this Court’s disciplinary jurisdiction. See Ind. Const,…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. In Re LevyIndiana Supreme Court · 2000
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  3. Matter of ShumateIndiana Supreme Court · 1995
  4. In Re BrownIndiana Supreme Court · 2002
  5. In the Matter of: Steven J. OuelletteIndiana Supreme Court · 2015

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3Cited by6 opinions

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