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IN RE GALANIS

No. 45S00-9904-DI-233.

744 N.E.2d 423 (2001)

In the Matter of Michael J. GALANIS.

Supreme Court of Indiana.

March 19, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Terry L. Smith, Smith & DeBonis, Highland, for the Respondent.

Donald R. Lundberg, Executive Secretary, Indianapolis, for the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

PER CURIAM.

The respondent, Michael J. Galanis, agreed in writing to represent a client in her personal injury lawsuit in exchange for forty percent (40%) of her recovery. The respondent ultimately retained fifty percent (50%) of the recovery—$20,000 more than agreed—and refused the client's demands for the return of the excess fees. We suspend the respondent from the practice of law in Indiana for ninety (90) days for such...

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