In the Matter of Michael J. KIAS, Respondent.
No. 41S00-0802-DI-84.Supreme Court of Indiana.
February 29, 2008. Order dismissing Order to Show Cause March 6, 2008.ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, pursuant to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 23(10)(f), petitions this Court to direct Respondent to show cause why he should not be immediately suspended from the practice of law in this State due to Respondent's failure to respond to the Commission's demands for a response to a grievance filed against him, which were sent to Respondent at his official address of record with the Clerk of this Court.
Being duly advised, the Court now ORDERS, pursuant to Admission and Discipline Rule 23(10)(f), that Respondent show *975 cause in writing, within 10 days of service of this order, why Respondent should not be immediately suspended from the practice of law in this state due to failure to submit to the Disciplinary Commission a written response to pending allegations of misconduct requiring a written response.
The Clerk of this Court is directed to serve a certified copy of this Order upon Respondent by delivering a copy to him personally, or by sending to him a certified copy of it by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
The Clerk of this Court is further directed to provide notice of this Order to the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission and its attorney of record.
ORDER DISMISSING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND DIRECTING THE RESPONDENT TO PAY COSTS
This Court issued an "Order to Show Cause," directing Respondent to show cause why Respondent should not be suspended from the practice of law in this State for failing to respond to the Disciplinary Commission's demand for a response to a grievance filed against Respondent. On March 4, 2008, the Commission filed a motion to dismiss the "Order to Show Cause," stating that Respondent complied with the Commission's demands. The Commission also moves this Court to impose costs against Respondent pursuant to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 23(10)(f)(5).
The Court, being duly advised, now DISMISSES as moot the "Order to Show Cause" issued in this matter.
Pursuant to Admission and Discipline Rule 23(10)(f)(5), the Court ORDERS Respondent to reimburse the Disciplinary Commission $515.97 for the costs of prosecuting this proceeding. A check in this amount should be made payable to the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission and sent or delivered to the Commission at 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 850, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. Pursuant to Admission and Discipline Rule 23(10)(f)(5) and Rule 2(h), Respondent's failure to pay these costs by the due date of the next annual registration fee (October 1) will subject Respondent to an order of suspension from the practice of law.
The Clerk of this Court is directed to forward notice of this Order to the Respondent or Respondent's attorney and to the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.