Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Derivan

Ohio Supreme Court
Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Derivan, 81 Ohio St. 3d 300 (Ohio 1998)
691 N.E.2d 256
Cook, Douglas, Moyer, Pfeifer, Resnick, Stratton, Sweeney

Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Derivan

Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam.

We have reviewed the record and adopt the findings and conclusions of the board. However, we believe a more severe sanction is warranted. This case involves more than respondent’s negligence in failing to file a case within the appropriate statute of limitations. Respondent deliberately manufactured a document to exonerate himself and presented it as genuine in a formal disciplinary proceeding. Respondent is hereby suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for six months. Costs taxed to respondent.

Judgment accordingly.

Moyer, C.J., Douglas, Resnick, F.E. Sweeney, Pfeifer, Cook and Lundberg Stratton, JJ., concur.

Reference

Full Case Name
Butler County Bar Association v. Derivan
Cited By
6 cases
Status
Published