Indianapolis attorney McGiffen suspended by the Supreme Court for his felony conviction

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled on the Notice of Finding of Guilty and Request for Suspension filed against Indianapolis attorney Justin B. McGiffen in relation to his conviction to a level 6 felony.

The case, titled In the Matter of Justin B. McGiffen, was brought by Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission. Case number #22S-DI-303.

On January 15, 2022,  respondent was driving 93 mph on US 41 – a 60 mph zone. The patrolling officer noticed and was able to conduct a traffic stop. McGiffen was found to be intoxicated, and as he failed the field sobriety tests, Respondent displayed a gold badge. He was later transported to the Gibson County Jail and thereafter charged with Impersonating a Public Servant, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, and Reckless Driving.

According to the filing:

“The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, pursuant to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 23(11.1)(a), has filed a “Notice of Finding of Guilt and Request for Suspension,” requesting that Respondent be suspended from the practice of law in this state, pending further order of this Court or final resolution of any resulting disciplinary action, due to Respondent being found guilty of a crime punishable as a felony.”

The Court, being duly advised and upon consideration of all materials submitted, finds that the Respondent has been found guilty of Impersonation of a Public Servant.

The Published Order of Interim Suspension Upon Notice of Guilty Finding, reads:

“IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Respondent is suspended from the practice of law in this State, effective immediately. Respondent is ordered to fulfill the duties of a suspended attorney under Admission and Discipline Rule 23(26). The interim suspension shall  continue until further order of this Court or final resolution of any resulting disciplinary action, provided no other suspension is in effect.”

Mr. McGiffen has practiced in Indianapolis, Indiana. He used to work as an associate attorney with the Katz Korin Cunningham, Attorneys at Law and had been licensed in Indiana. His info can be found on LinkedIn.

A copy of the original filing can be found here.