Case Name: In the Matter of Richard J. RUPCICH, Respondent
Court: Supreme Court of Indiana
Jurisdiction: Indiana
Decision Date: 2010-01-07
Citations: 919 N.E.2d 537
Docket Number: No. 64S00-1001-DI-23
Parties: In the Matter of Richard J. RUPCICH, Respondent.
Judges: All Justices concur.
Reporter: North Eastern Reporter 2d
Volume: 919
Pages: 537–537

Head Matter:
In the Matter of Richard J. RUPCICH, Respondent.
No. 64S00-1001-DI-23.
Supreme Court of Indiana.
Jan. 7, 2010.

Opinion:
PUBLISHED ORDER ACCEPTING RESIGNATION
Respondent has tendered to this Court a resignation from the bar of this State, pursuant to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 23(17).
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the resignation from the bar of this State tendered by Respondent is accepted effective immediately. The Clerk of this Court is directed to strike Respondent's name from the Roll of Attorneys. Respondent shall fulfill all the applicable duties under Admission and Discipline Rule 28(26).
Respondent shall be ineligible to petition for reinstatement to the practice of law for five years from the date of this order. See Admis. Disc. R. 28(4)(a). Approval of a petition for reinstatement is discretionary and requires clear and convincing evidence of the petitioner's remorse, rehabilitation, and fitness to practice law. See Admis. Disc. R. 28(4)(b).
All Justices concur.