Narrative Opinion Summary
John Joseph Fihe was suspended from practicing law for 120 days on September 23, 2008, with the first 30 days to be served and the remaining 90 days stayed, contingent upon compliance with probation terms. On March 9, 2004, Fihe submitted an Affidavit of Compliance, asserting he had met all probation requirements. The Court has now confirmed his compliance and has ordered his release from disciplinary probation. The Clerk is instructed to distribute copies of this order to Fihe, his attorney, the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, hearing officer Hon. Daniel J. Vanderpool, and other designated entities in accordance with Ind. Admission and Discipline Rule 23(8)(d). All Justices concur with this decision.
Legal Issues Addressed
Compliance with Probation Termssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney fulfilled his probation requirements as confirmed by the court, which resulted in his release from disciplinary probation.
Reasoning: On March 9, 2004, Fihe submitted an Affidavit of Compliance, asserting he had met all probation requirements. The Court has now confirmed his compliance and has ordered his release from disciplinary probation.
Procedural Distribution of Court Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court instructed the distribution of the order to relevant parties in compliance with procedural rules.
Reasoning: The Clerk is instructed to distribute copies of this order to Fihe, his attorney, the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, hearing officer Hon. Daniel J. Vanderpool, and other designated entities in accordance with Ind. Admission and Discipline Rule 23(8)(d).
Suspension from Legal Practicesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney, John Joseph Fihe, was suspended from practicing law for a specified period due to disciplinary reasons.
Reasoning: John Joseph Fihe was suspended from practicing law for 120 days on September 23, 2008, with the first 30 days to be served and the remaining 90 days stayed, contingent upon compliance with probation terms.