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Friday, November 06, 2009

Ind. Decisions - Anthony J. Wallingford suspended from Indiana practice

Here is a long list of ILB entries on :New Albany attorney Anthony Wallingford, who on Aug. 9, 2008 pleaded guilty to sexual battery involving a 16-year-old girl, and on Dec. 5, 2008 was suspended pendente lite from the practice of law in Indiana.

Here is an Supreme Court Order filed earlier this week, Nov. 3, 2009, in In the Matter of Anthony J. Wallingford. Some quotes:

For Respondent's professional misconduct, the Court suspends Respondent from the practice of law in this state without automatic reinstatement, effective October 24, 2008. Respondent may seek reinstatement two years after the effective date of his suspension or the date he successfully completes his term of criminal probation, whichever is later, provided Respondent pays the costs of this proceeding, fulfills the duties of a suspended attorney, and satisfies the requirements for reinstatement of Admission and Discipline Rule 23(4). Respondent shall fulfill all the duties of a suspended attorney under Admission and Discipline Rule 23(26). * * *

All Justices concur, except Dickson, J., who dissents.
Dickson, Justice, dissents, and would reject the Conditional Agreement, believing that the Respondent, by engaging in conduct resulting in his felony conviction, has demonstrated his unfitness to responsibly represent, advise, and serve future clients.

[More] The Legal Profession Blog, a member of the Law Professor Blogs Network, posted an entry on the Wallingford order yesterday. Access it here. Here is the comment I posted, objecting to the lack of attribution to the LCJ quote.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on November 6, 2009 08:07 AM
Posted to Ind. Sup.Ct. Decisions