Akron Bar Ass'n v. Parker

Ohio Supreme Court
Akron Bar Ass'n v. Parker, 52 Ohio St. 3d 262 (Ohio 1990)
557 N.E.2d 116; 1990 Ohio LEXIS 1440
Brown, Douglas, Holmes, Koehler, Moyer, Resnick, Snick, Sweeney, Twelfth, Wright

Akron Bar Ass'n v. Parker

Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam.

We agree that respondent committed the misconduct found by the board. However, our review of the record and the arguments submitted by the parties convinces us that a lesser penalty is warranted by this case. Accordingly, respondent is hereby suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for a period of one year. Costs taxed to respondent.

Judgment accordingly.

Moyer, C.J., Holmes, Douglas and Wright, JJ., concur. Koehler, H. Brown and Re snick, JJ., dissent. Richard H. Koehler, J., of the Twelfth Appellate District, sitting for Sweeney, J.

Dissenting Opinion

Alice Robie Resnick, J.,

dissenting. After a review of the record in this matter, I would not find misconduct as to Count One. I would, however, find misconduct as to Count Two. Based upon the respondent’s professional history, a public reprimand would be more appropriate.

Koehler and H. Brown, JJ., concur in the foregoing dissenting opinion.

Reference

Full Case Name
Akron Bar Association v. Parker
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