Matter of Briscoe

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

The Respondent in this proceeding, David L. Briscoe, has been charged in a two-count verified complaint with engaging in conduct in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct. In accordance with IndAdmission and Discipline Rule 23, a hearing officer was appointed, a hearing was conducted, and the hearing officer’s report has been tendered for approval by this court. Although being given notice, Respondent did not appear at the hearing. Neither party has petitioned for review of the hearing officer’s report. As more fully set forth in the opinion that follows, we find…