In the Matter of Jimmie L. Montgomery

Summary

The Indiana Supreme Court approved a conditional agreement disciplining Jimmie L. Montgomery for taking county-owned legal books, making false statements during the disciplinary investigation, and engaging in dishonest conduct. The Court suspended him from practicing law for at least six months without automatic reinstatement, effective February 25, 2010.

Holdings

1. The Court approved the Statement of Circumstances and Conditional Agreement for Discipline and ordered the agreed discipline.
2. Montgomery was suspended from the practice of law in Indiana for not less than six months, without automatic reinstatement, beginning February 25, 2010.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Court should approve the parties' conditional agreement for discipline.
2. What discipline was appropriate for Montgomery's stipulated violations of Indiana Professional Conduct Rules 8.1(a), 8.4(b), and 8.4(c).

Disposition

approved