In Re Watts

PUBLISHED ORDER FINDING MISCONDUCT AND IMPOSING DISCIPLINE

Upon review of the report of the hearing officer, the Honorable Barbara L. Brug-naux, 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: In 2004, G.A., a 95-year-old man who lived alone, was hospitalized with a broken hip. While in the hospital, G.A. called attorney David J. Colman, who had…