Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. McDowell

Ohio Supreme Court November 23, 1994

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. McDowell, 71 Ohio St. 3d 22 (Ohio 1994)

641 N.E.2d 185; 1994 Ohio LEXIS 2588

Douglas, From, Law, Moyer, Pfeifer, Practice, Resnick, Sweeney, Wright, Year

Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam.

We concur in the board’s findings of fact and conclusions of law. However, we do not agree with the recommended sanction. In the case at bar, respondent pled guilty to perpetrating a fraud upon the judicial system by knowingly misrepresenting the actual residence of his clients. Finding that a more severe sanction is appropriate, respondent is hereby indefinitely suspended from the practice of law. Costs taxed to respondent.

Judgment accordingly.

Moyer, C.J., A.W. Sweeney, Douglas, Wright, Resnick and F.E. Sweeney, JJ., concur. Pfeifer, J., dissents and would suspend respondent from the practice of law for one year.

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Status: Published