In the Matter of Thomas C. Moore, II

Summary

The Indiana Supreme Court found that Thomas C. Moore, II, committed professional misconduct by neglecting client matters, failing to communicate, failing to refund an unearned fee, and failing to cooperate with disciplinary authorities. The Court suspended him from practicing law for at least 90 days without automatic reinstatement and assessed the proceeding's costs against him.

Holdings

1. Respondent violated Indiana Professional Conduct Rules 1.3, 1.4(a)(2), 1.4(a)(3), 1.4(a)(4), 1.16(d), and 8.1(b) by failing to act diligently, communicate with clients, refund an unearned fee, and respond timely to the Disciplinary Commission.
2. Respondent should be suspended from the practice of law for not less than 90 days without automatic reinstatement, subject to fulfilling the duties of a suspended attorney and satisfying the requirements for reinstatement.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Respondent committed professional misconduct by neglecting client matters, failing to communicate with clients, failing to refund an unearned fee, and failing to respond timely to the Disciplinary Commission.
2. What discipline was appropriate in light of the misconduct and Respondent's prior disciplinary history.

Disposition

other