Lorain Cty. Bar Assn. v. Weir (Slip Opinion)

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 2151
• 130 N.E.3d 275
• 156 Ohio St. 3d 566

Syllabus

Attorneys—Misconduct—Violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, including failing to act with reasonable diligence in representing a client, failing to keep a client reasonably informed about the status of a matter, failing to cooperate with the disciplinary investigation, and filing to provide competent representation to a client—An unsworn letter cannot be submitted as additional evidence after a hearing has concluded absent exceptional circumstances—One-year suspension, with six months stayed and with conditions.