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In re O'Donnell

Citations: 504 N.E.2d 284; 1987 Ind. LEXIS 849Docket: No. 49S00-8607-DI-631

Court: Indiana Supreme Court; March 1, 1987; Indiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

John F. O’Donnell, Jr., an attorney, has submitted his resignation from the Bar of the Supreme Court in accordance with Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 17. The Court has determined that he meets the requirements for resignation, thus accepting his resignation. Consequently, he is removed from the Bar, and the Clerk is instructed to remove his name from the Roll of Attorneys. Additionally, O’Donnell must adhere to the provisions of Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 4 to be eligible for future reinstatement. The Clerk is also tasked with notifying relevant parties as per Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 3(d) concerning disbarment and suspension. The costs associated with these proceedings are to be borne by John F. O’Donnell, Jr., with all Justices concurring in the order.

Legal Issues Addressed

Cost Responsibility in Disciplinary Proceedings

Application: The attorney is held responsible for the costs associated with the disciplinary proceedings.

Reasoning: The costs associated with these proceedings are to be borne by John F. O’Donnell, Jr., with all Justices concurring in the order.

Eligibility for Future Reinstatement under Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 4

Application: The attorney must comply with specific provisions to be eligible for future reinstatement to the Bar.

Reasoning: Additionally, O’Donnell must adhere to the provisions of Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 4 to be eligible for future reinstatement.

Notification Requirement under Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 3(d)

Application: The Clerk is required to notify relevant parties about the attorney's status in accordance with the rules regarding disbarment and suspension.

Reasoning: The Clerk is also tasked with notifying relevant parties as per Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 3(d) concerning disbarment and suspension.

Removal from the Roll of Attorneys

Application: Following the acceptance of his resignation, the attorney is officially removed from the Roll of Attorneys.

Reasoning: Consequently, he is removed from the Bar, and the Clerk is instructed to remove his name from the Roll of Attorneys.

Resignation from the Bar under Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 17

Application: The attorney's resignation from the Bar is accepted after meeting the criteria outlined in the Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 17.

Reasoning: John F. O’Donnell, Jr., an attorney, has submitted his resignation from the Bar of the Supreme Court in accordance with Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 17. The Court has determined that he meets the requirements for resignation, thus accepting his resignation.