
    In the Matter of Richard J. RUPCICH, Respondent.
    No. 64S00-1001-DI-23.
    Supreme Court of Indiana.
    Jan. 7, 2010.
   PUBLISHED ORDER ACCEPTING RESIGNATION

Respondent has tendered to this Court a resignation from the bar of this State, pursuant to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 23(17).

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the resignation from the bar of this State tendered by Respondent is accepted effective immediately. The Clerk of this Court is directed to strike Respondent's name from the Roll of Attorneys. Respondent shall fulfill all the applicable duties under Admission and Discipline Rule 28(26).

Respondent shall be ineligible to petition for reinstatement to the practice of law for five years from the date of this order. See Admis. Disc. R. 28(4)(a). Approval of a petition for reinstatement is discretionary and requires clear and convincing evidence of the petitioner's remorse, rehabilitation, and fitness to practice law. See Admis. Disc. R. 28(4)(b).

All Justices concur.  