Attorney Brian Lutz of Speedway, IN; ethical ogre

The state of Indiana presented Brian J. Lutz with a law license in 2005 after he graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law.

The Indiana Disciplinary Commission found Brian guilty of engaging in the following misconduct.

• Failed to act with reasonable diligence (slacker)
• Failed to reasonably consult with a client about the means by which the client’s objectives are to be accomplished
• Failed to keep a client reasonably informed about the status of a matter
• Failed to comply promptly with a client’s reasonable requests for information
• Failed to explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit a client to make informed decisions
• Failed to withdraw from representation when the lawyer’s physical or mental condition materially impairs the lawyer’s ability to represent the client
• Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
• Missed several court hearings and conferences on behalf of his clients
• Failed to appropriately advance his clients’ cases or otherwise represent their interests
• Brian’s shortcomings prompted the initiation of show cause contempt proceedings against him
• Found in contempt and jailed for five days as a sanction

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the cheerleaders for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Indiana Supreme Court punished Brian by gifting him with a complimentary 90-day suspension of his law license.

As we speak (ca. August 2021), Jared practices his brand of law at 5026 Crawfordsville Road in Speedway, Indiana.