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Attorney Arvil Howe of South Bend, IN; liar, ethical goblin
The state of Indiana provided Arvil Ray Howe with a law license in 1980.
The Indiana Disciplinary Commission found Arvil guilty of the following misconduct.
In one matter, Arvil represented a client in a personal injury claim, civil rights violation and false arrest against the South Bend Police Dept. About one year after being hired, Arvil had not filed suit, nor had he filed the tort claim notice within 180 days as required to assert state-law claims. During that one year, the family made numerous attempts to contact Arvil about the status of the case. The client then fired Arvil and demanded he return the $500 advance fee, but he refused to do so. He then lied to the Commission when he falsely stated that the $500 remained in his office bank account.
In two other matters, Arvil represented clients who were appealing their criminal convictions. In both instances, Arvil failed to file the proper appellate briefs which led to the dismissal of his client’s appeals. Put simply, the two clients (victims) lost their appellate rights due to the gross negligence of Arvil.
As a consequence of her misconduct, the cheerleaders for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Indiana Supreme Court punished Arvil by gifting him with a complimentary 6-month suspension of his law license.
As we speak (ca. October 2012) Arvil practices at 502 West Washington Avenue in South Bend, Indiana.
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