Matter of Garringer

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Donald Mark Garringer, the Respondent here, was charged by verified complaint for disciplinary action with several violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law. This Court appointed a Hearing Officer pursuant to Ind. Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 11(b) and, after hearing, he tendered to this Court extensive findings of fact and conclusions of law. Respondent thereafter petitioned this Court for review of the hearing officer’s report and fully briefed his position.

This Court’s review in disciplinary cases is de novo, and we examine all…