Cuyahoga County Bar Ass'n v. Keeler
Cases that cite this one
5 later published cases cite this decision.
- Cleveland Bar Ass'n v. Knowlton (Ohio 1998)
- Miami County Bar Ass'n v. Hallows (Ohio 1997)
- Cleveland Bar Assn. v. Knowlton (Ohio 1998)
- Miami Cty. Bar Assn. v. Hallows (Ohio 1997)
- Cuyahoga Cty. Bar Assn. v. Keeler (Ohio 1996)
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Opinion of the Court
Having reviewed the record, we concur in the board’s findings, conclusions and recommendation. Respondent’s repeated and serious disciplinary violations require, at a bare minimum, an indefinite suspension from the practice of law in Ohio. In fact, his conduct could ordinarily be expected to result in disbarment. See, e.g., Disciplinary Counsel v. Sprague (1996), 74 Ohio St.3d 624, 660 N.E.2d 1168; Disciplinary Counsel v. Rubright (1994), 69 Ohio St.3d 34, 630 N.E.2d 335.
However, we have given appropriate mitigating weight to respondent’s sincere efforts to overcome his alcoholism. See Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Slattery (1996), 74 Ohio St.3d 209, 658 N.E.2d 254; Disciplinary Counsel v. McElrath (1994), 71 Ohio St.3d 131, 642 N.E.2d 370. Accordingly, we hereby indefinitely suspend respondent from the practice of law in Ohio. Costs taxed to respondent.
Judgment accordingly.
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