Columbus Bar Ass'n v. Blankenship, 74 Ohio St. 3d 586

Per Curiam.

Having reviewed the record, we concur in the board’s findings and its recommendation. Relator’s complaint was served upon respondent in October 1994, but respondent did not interpose a response until July 31, 1995, and then only at the last moment before us. As relator points out, “To allow the Respondent to ignore * * * these proceedings and now to blithely suggest — ten months * * * [later] — that the process begin again, would be to totally disregard the public and professional obligations of the disciplinary system.” Moreover, respondent has repeatedly failed to perform legal services for which he accepted responsibility, misused client funds, and compromised his clients’ legal interests.

Accordingly, we order that respondent be indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio. Costs taxed to respondent.

Judgment accordingly.

Moyer, C.J., Douglas, Wright, Resnick, F.E. Sweeney and Pfeifer, JJ., concur. Cook, J., dissents and would disbar.

Case Details

Case Name: Columbus Bar Ass'n v. Blankenship

Court Name: Ohio Supreme Court

Date Published: Feb 28, 1996

Citations: 74 Ohio St. 3d 586; 660 N.E.2d 1141; No. 95-1200

Docket Number: No. 95-1200

Court Abbreviation: Ohio