The Supreme Court of Colorado found that the actions of the attorney reflected on his fitness to practice law, and involved a con- flict of interest. The Supreme Court of Missouri suspended an attorney for six months where he made uninvited sexual advances toward an incarcerated female client, and for making additional sexual advances including brushing his hand across her breasts after she had been released from custody. Conduct of this ilk is particularly repugnant while the client is dependent upon the attorney for guidance and assistance. In the Matter of Adams, supra at 787. Taking advantage of the attorney-client relationship by making sexual advances accompanied by offensive touching is professional misconduct and will result in disciplinary action against the attorney when the matter is brought to the attention of this Court.
Clients are in a vulnerable position.
Exploiting the client for gratification of the attorney will not be tolerated by this Court. We agree with observations of the Indiana Supreme Court, which chose to follow the recommendations of their Disciplinary Commission. We will likewise follow the recommendation of the Bar Association and issue this public reprimand to the Respondent. We reprimand the respondent John P. Sopher and admonish him that such uninvited sexual advances is unprofessional conduct not to be condoned by this Court. Supreme Court Decision No.