In the Matter of Elaine P. Boyd

Summary

The Indiana Supreme Court approved a conditional agreement disciplining Elaine P. Boyd for misconduct in handling an employment discrimination lawsuit, including missed deadlines, discovery violations, and failure to comply with court orders. The Court suspended her law license for 90 days, stayed the suspension subject to one year of probation, and assessed costs against her.

Holdings

1. The Court approved the parties' stipulation that Boyd violated Indiana Professional Conduct Rules 1.1, 1.3, 3.2, 3.4(c), 3.4(d), and 8.4(d) through incompetent, dilatory, noncompliant, and discovery-related conduct that prejudiced the administration of justice.
2. The Court approved a ninety-day suspension from the practice of law, stayed in full subject to one year of probation and the conditions incorporated from the parties' Conditional Agreement.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the stipulated facts established violations of Indiana Professional Conduct Rules 1.1, 1.3, 3.2, 3.4(c), 3.4(d), and 8.4(d).
2. Whether the proposed ninety-day suspension, stayed subject to one year of probation and specified conditions, was appropriate discipline for the stipulated misconduct.

Disposition

approved