COLUMBUS, Ind. — Columbus attorney, James Shoaf has been suspended from practicing law for 60 days after being accused of violating Indiana Public Conduct standards.
The decision handed down by the Indiana Supreme Court says Shoaf failed to act promptly with reasonable diligence, failed to keep clients reasonably informed, and failed to inform clients about their legal status. The suspension begins October 6 and will be automatically lifted after 60 days providing there are no other violations.
The decision says Shoaf filed appeals for court appointed clients but failed to follow through, resulting in the appeals being dismissed. The attorney was to be paid $2,000 for each of the cases.