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87 Ohio St. 3d 215
Ohio
1999
Per Curiam.

We affirm the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the board. “ ‘[Wjhen an attorney engages in a course of conduct resulting in a finding that the attorney has violated DR 1-102(A)(4), the attorney will be actually suspended from the practice of law for an appropriate period of time.’ ” Disciplinary Counsel v. Eisenberg (1998), 81 Ohio St.3d 295, 296, 690 N.E.2d 1282, 1283, quoting Disciplinary Counsel v. Fowerbaugh (1995), 74 Ohio St.3d 187, 190, 658 N.E.2d 237, 240.

Respondent’s conduct throughout the bankruptcy proceeding, including his misrepresentations, lack of candor, and failure to fully cooperate, warrants a suspension. We will not allow attorneys who lie to courts to continue practicing law without interruption. See Toledo Bar Assn. v. Batt (1997), 78 Ohio St.3d 189, 192, 677 N.E.2d 349, 352. Respondent is hereby suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for six months. Costs taxed to respondent.

Judgment accordingly.

Moyer, C.J., Douglas, Resnick, F.E. Sweeney, Pfeifer, Cook and Lundberg Stratton, JJ., concur.

Case Details

Case Name: Cleveland Bar Ass'n v. Herzog
Court Name: Ohio Supreme Court
Date Published: Nov 10, 1999
Citations: 87 Ohio St. 3d 215; 718 N.E.2d 1274; No. 99-1157
Docket Number: No. 99-1157
Court Abbreviation: Ohio
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