In re Fife
In re Fife
Opinion of the Court
ORDER OF SUSPENSION UPON NOTICE OF GUILTY FINDING
Comes now the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission and, pursuant to Ind. Admission and Discipline Rule 28,
And this Court, being duly advised and upon careful consideration of all materials submitted now finds that the respondent has been found guilty of crimes punishable as a felony, to wit: Aiding and Abetting the Filing of False Income Tax Returns, in violation of 26 U.S.C. Section 72083(1) and 18 U.S.C. Section 2; and Filing False Income Tax Returns, in violation of 26 U.S.C. 7206(1). Accordingly, we find that the Commission's request for the respondent's suspension from the practice of law upon notice of guilty finding should be granted.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the respondent, James H. Fife, III, is suspended pendente lite from the practice of law in this state, effective immediately. The suspension shall continue until further order of this Court.
The Clerk of this Court is directed to send notice of this Order by certified or registered mail to the respondent or his attorney, to the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, and to all other entities pursuant to the provisions of Ad-mis.Disc. R. 283, Section (8)(d).
Reference
- Full Case Name
- In the Matter of James H. FIFE, III
- Status
- Published