Dayton Bar Ass'n v. O'Neal

Ohio Supreme Court
Dayton Bar Ass'n v. O'Neal, 72 Ohio St. 3d 234 (Ohio 1995)
648 N.E.2d 1344
Cook, Douglas, Moyer, Pfeifer, Resnick, Sweeney, Wright

Dayton Bar Ass'n v. O'Neal

Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam.

Having reviewed the record, we concur in the board’s findings that respondent violated DR 6 — 101(A)(2) and (3), and in its recommendation. Respondent is hereby suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for a period of six-months, but this sanction is suspended on the condition that he complete a two-year probation period and that, during this period, no complaints against him have been certified to the board by a probable cause panel. Costs taxed to respondent.

Judgment accordingly.

Douglas, Wright, Resnick, F.E. Sweeney and Pfeifer, JJ., concur. Moyer, C.J., and Cook, J., dissent.

Dissenting Opinion

Cook, J.,

dissenting. Given the aggravating factors that O’Neal failed to carry professional liability insurance, filed a bankruptcy petition and plan under which little if any of Gordon’s judgment will be paid, and reacted in a dishonorable fashion when first confronted by relator regarding the complaints, I would impose suspension without a stay.

Moyer, C.J., concurs in the foregoing dissenting opinion.

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Full Case Name
Dayton Bar Association v. O'Neal
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