Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Baas

Citations

• 1997 Ohio 389
• 79 Ohio St. 3d 293

Syllabus

Attorneys at law—Misconduct—Two-year suspension with last eighteen months of suspension stayed—Neglect of an entrusted legal matter—Failing to carry out contract of employment—Failing to segregate funds—Failing to refund unearned advance fees promptly after withdrawing from employment—Failing to promptly return funds client is entitled to receive—Withdrawing from representation without taking steps to ensure client is not prejudiced—Engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation—Knowingly making a false statement of law or fact while representing client—Abuse of alcohol—Failing to register with Supreme Court—Rendering legal services while not in active status as an attorney—Failing to comply with legal education requirements.