In re Tsoutsouris
Supreme Court of Indiana
748 N.E.2d 856 (2001)
Relevant factsFree
Attorney James Tsoutsouris (defendant), while representing a client in a child-support modification matter, began dating and had consensual sexual relations with her for several weeks before ending the relationship; the client later hired him again for another matter and, after seeking mental-health treatment years afterward, disclosed the prior relationship to her counselor, leading to disciplinary proceedings. Tsoutsouris petitioned for review, arguing the relationship did not violate professional conduct rules.
IssueFree
Do sexual relationships with clients generally constitute professional misconduct?
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