Opinion ID: 2019578
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: order postponing effective date of suspension

Text: By Order issued July 1, 1998, this Court ordered the suspension from the practice of law of the respondent, Michael A. Ragland, for a period of not less than six months, effective August 7, 1998. Matter of Ragland, 697 N.E.2d 44 (Ind.1998). The respondent has now asked that this Court temporarily stay the effective date of his suspension in order to allow him to appear at five previously-scheduled hearings on behalf of clients. The respondent further requests an extension of time to comply with the notice and affidavit provisions of Ind.Admission and Discipline Rule 23(26)(c). And this Court, being duly advised, now finds that, in the interests of the orderly administration of justice and to avoid substantial hardship to the clients whose hearing have already been scheduled, the respondent's request should be granted. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the effective date of Michael A. Ragland's suspension from the practice of law in this state shall be extended to September 7, 1998. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondent is granted an extension of time, to and including September 7, 1998, during which to file the affidavit required by Admis.Disc.R. 23(26)(c). In all other respects, this Court's July 1, 1998, order of suspension shall remain in full force and effect.