Ohio Supreme Court, 2017

Lorain Cty. Bar Ass'n v. Jones

Lorain Cty. Bar Ass'n v. Jones
Ohio Supreme Court · Decided February 16, 2017 · Fischer
148 Ohio St. 3d 1404; 2017 Ohio 528; 69 N.E.3d 745

Lorain Cty. Bar Ass'n v. Jones

Opinion of the Court

On December 15, 2016, and pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(14)(A), the Board of Professional Conduct filed with this court a certification of default, alleging that respondent, Ken Jones, failed to file an answer to a formal complaint pending before the board. Respondent did not file a response.

Upon consideration thereof and pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(14)(B)(1), it is ordered that this matter is dismissed pursuant to Disciplinary Counsel v. Harris, 137 Ohio St.3d 1, 2013-Ohio-4026, 996 N.E.2d 921. It is further ordered that this matter is referred to the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law for further proceedings.

Fischer, J., dissents.

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