Matter of Scionti

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Kevin L. Scionti, the Respondent here, was charged by disciplinary complaint with violating Rule 1.2(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law, pursuant to which an attorney shall not counsel a client to engage in conduct that the lawyer knows is criminal. Additionally, the complaint charges Respondent with violating Prof. Cond.R. 8.4(d) by engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.

This Court appointed a Hearing Officer pursuant to Ind.Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 11(e), who, following hearing, tendered his findings of…