Ohio Supreme Court, 1996

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Frenden

Ohio Supreme Court · Decided February 28, 1996 · Cook, Douglas, Moyer, Pfeifer, Resnick, Stayed, Suspension, Sweeney, Would, Wright

74 Ohio St. 3d 601; 660 N.E.2d 1152

Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam.

We concur in the findings of misconduct by the board. However, under these particular circumstances, we disagree with the board’s recommended sanction. Therefore, respondent is hereby suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for a period of six months. Costs taxed to the respondent.

Judgment accordingly.

Moyer, C.J., Douglas, Wright, Resnick, F.E. Sweeney and Cook, JJ., concur. Pfeifer, J., dissents and would order a one-year suspension with six months stayed.

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