In re Joyce

Summary

The Indiana Supreme Court approved a conditional agreement disciplining an attorney who provided estate-planning services through United Financial Systems Corporation. The Court found violations involving client consultation, third-party compensation, fee sharing, interference with professional judgment, assistance in the unauthorized practice of law, and improper referrals, and imposed a suspension of at least 180 days without automatic reinstatement.

Holdings

1. The Court approved the agreed discipline and suspended Respondent from the practice of law in Indiana for a minimum of 180 days without automatic reinstatement.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Indiana Supreme Court should approve the parties' conditional agreement for discipline based on Respondent's stipulated professional misconduct.
2. What discipline was appropriate for Respondent's violations of the Indiana Professional Conduct Rules.

Disposition

other