Cleveland Bar Assn. v. McClain
Case Details
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- Disciplinary case before Cleveland Bar Association; indefinite suspension imposed
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Outcome
Attorney McClain was indefinitely suspended and ordered to provide restitution to clients for multiple instances of professional misconduct including failure to deliver client funds, neglect of legal matters, and failure to cooperate with disciplinary proceedings.
Excerpt
Attorneys at law—Misconduct—Indefinite suspension—Restitution to clients ordered—Failing to promptly deliver to client funds or property to which client is entitled—Failing to seek lawful objectives of client—Failing to carry out contract for professional employment—Prejudicing or damaging client during course of professional relationship—Neglect of an entrusted legal matter—Neglecting or refusing to assist or testify in a disciplinary investigation or hearing.
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