Columbus Bar Assn. v. Family (Slip Opinion)

Citations

• 2021 Ohio 4054

Syllabus

Attorneys—Misconduct—Violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct, including failing to properly maintain and use a client trust account, charging a clearly excessive fee and sending misleading communication regarding a fee, and failing to act with reasonable diligence and to keep client informed about the status of a legal matter—Eighteen-month suspension, with the final 12 months stayed on conditions, effective when or if license to practice law is restored to active status.