Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Keplar

Citations

• 2001 Ohio 1330
• 93 Ohio St. 3d 134

Syllabus

Attorneys at law—Misconduct—Permanent disbarment—Withdrawing from employment before taking reasonable steps to avoid prejudice to the client—Failing to deliver all property to which client is entitled—Neglect of an entrusted legal matter—Failing to seek lawful objectives of client—Failing to carry out contract for professional employment—Prejudicing or damaging client during course of professional relationship—Failing to maintain complete records of all funds coming into possession—Failing to promptly refund any unearned advance fee after withdrawing from representation.