An Offensive Manner

An agreed public reprimand has been ordered by the Indiana Supreme Court

Respondent represented “Client” in a divorce case. During the representation, Respondent made several personal comments of a sexual nature that made Client uncomfortable. Client eventually brought her father to a meeting in which she fired Respondent and demanded a refund. Respondent provided Client with $200 of the $1,500 she had paid.

Violations: The parties agree that Respondent violated these Indiana Professional Conduct Rules prohibiting the following misconduct:
1.7(a): Representing a client when the representation involves a concurrent conflict of interest.
8.4(d): Engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.

The parties also agree Respondent violated Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 22 (Oath of Attorneys) by acting in an offensive manner.

(Mike Frisch)