Disciplinary Counsel v. Whitfield

Ohio Supreme Court
Disciplinary Counsel v. Whitfield, 2012 Ohio 3798 (Ohio 2012)
133 Ohio St. 3d 1201; 975 N.E.2d 1018
O'Connor, Pfeifer, Stratton, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, Cupp, Brown

Disciplinary Counsel v. Whitfield

Opinion

{¶ 1} This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing of an application for reinstatement by respondent, James Jonathan Whitfield, Attorney Registration No. 0080720, last known business address in Fairfield, Ohio.

{¶ 2} The court coming now to consider its order of June 20, 2012, wherein the court, pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(6)(B)(3), suspended respondent for a period of two years with credit for time served under the interim felony suspension imposed on May 24, 2010, finds that respondent has substantially complied with that order and with the provisions of Gov.Bar R. V(10)(A).

{¶ 3} Therefore, it is ordered by this court that respondent is reinstated to the practice of law in the state of Ohio.

{¶ 4} It is further ordered that the clerk of this court issue certified copies of this order as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(8)(D)(1), that publication be made as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(8)(D)(2), and that respondent bear the costs of publication.

{¶ 5} For earlier case, see Disciplinary Counsel v. Whitfield, 132 Ohio St.3d 284, 2012-Ohio-2708, 971 N.E.2d 915.

O’Connor, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O’Donnell, Lanzinger, Cupp, and McGee Brown, JJ., concur.

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Status
Published