Case Details
- Status
- Published
- Procedural Posture
- Disciplinary proceeding by Cincinnati Bar Association
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Outcome
Attorney Jones received a two-year suspension with one year stayed on conditions for multiple instances of professional misconduct including neglect of legal matters, improper case withdrawal, failure to return client property, and obstruction of disciplinary investigation.
Excerpt
Attorneys at law—Misconduct—Two-year suspension with one year stayed on conditions—Neglect of an entrusted legal matter—Failing to carry out contract for professional services—Failing to obtain permission from tribunal to withdraw from a case, when such permission is required—Withdrawing from employment without taking reasonable steps to avoid prejudicing a client—Failing to return promptly, when requested, property client is entitled to receive—Prejudicing or damaging client during course of professional relationship—Failing to assist in disciplinary investigation.
Similar Rulings
Attorneys at law—Misconduct—Indefinite suspension—Neglecting an entrusted legal matter—Engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice—Engaging in conduct adversely reflecting on fitness to practice law—Failing to carry out contract for professional services—Prejudicing or damaging client during course of professional relationship—Knowingly making a false statement of law or fact—Failing to cooperate in disciplinary investigation of grievance.
Attorneys at law—Misconduct—One-year suspension stayed—Violating a Disciplinary Rule—Engaging in conduct adversely reflecting on ability to practice law—Engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation—Failing to withdraw from employment when continued employment will violate a Disciplinary Rule—Neglecting an entrusted legal matter—Failing to carry out contract of employment for professional services—Failing to promptly pay or deliver to client property or funds to which client is entitled.
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