IN RE: Darrin Wesley Smith BLAINE (2026)

Published Order of Interim Suspension Upon Notice of Guilty Finding

The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, pursuant to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 23(11.1)(a), has filed a “Notice of Finding of Guilt and Request for Suspension” due to Respondent being found guilty of a crime punishable as a felony. Respondent has not filed a response.

The Court, being duly advised and upon consideration of all materials submitted, now finds that Respondent has been found guilty of the following Level 5 felony offenses under Indiana law: (1) three counts of securities fraud; (2) one count of unlawful sale of a security; (3) three respective counts of being an unregistered broker-dealer, securities agent, and investment adviser; (4) one count of money laundering; and (5) one count of corrupt business influence.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Respondent is suspended from the practice of law in this State, effective immediately. Respondent is ordered to fulfill the duties of a suspended attorney under Admission and Discipline Rule 23(26). The interim suspension shall continue until further order of this Court or final resolution of any resulting disciplinary action, provided no other suspension is in effect.

All Justices concur.