In the Matter of Michael Jeffries

We find that Respondent, Michael Jeffries, committed attorney misconduct by neglecting clients' cases, maintaining two websites with misleading information, mismanaging his trust account, making false statements to the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, and failing to cooperate in the disciplinary process. For this misconduct, we conclude that Respondent should be suspended for at least three years without automatic reinstatement.

The matter is now before us on the report of the hearing officer appointed by this Court to hear evidence on the Commission's verified disciplinary…