Case Details
- Status
- Published
- Procedural Posture
- appeal
Related Laws
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Outcome
Attorney J. Andrew Keplar was permanently disbarred from the practice of law in Ohio for multiple violations of professional responsibility rules, including misappropriation of client funds, neglect of legal matters, and failure to cooperate with disciplinary investigation.
Excerpt
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.
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