Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Bradley
Summary of the case Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Bradley
The court adopted the board's findings and indefinitely suspended the respondent from practicing law in Ohio due to misconduct, including violations of several disciplinary rules. Reinstatement is contingent upon restitution of $15,000 to Piazza with interest.
Key Issues of the case Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Bradley
- Misconduct in violation of disciplinary rules
- Conditions for reinstatement
Key Facts of the case Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Bradley
- Respondent violated DR 1-102(A)(4), 1-102(A)(5), 6-101(A)(3), and 9-102(B).
- Reinstatement requires restitution of $15,000 to Piazza plus interest.
Decision of the case Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Bradley
Indefinite suspension from the practice of law in Ohio.
Opinions
Per Curiam. We adopt the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the board, to which respondent concurs. A sanction of at least an indefinite suspension is warranted for misconduct that includes violations of DR 1-102(A)(4), 1-102(A)(5), 6-101(A)(3), and 9-102(B). See, e.g., Disciplinary Counsel v. Reinstatler (1990), 52 Ohio St.3d 220, 556 N.E.2d 521; Disciplinary Counsel v.
Hipp (1990), 48 Ohio St.3d 16, 548 N.E.2d 947. Respondent is hereby indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio, and his reinstatement is conditioned on his making restitution of $15,000 to Piazza plus interest at a rate of ten percent per annum from the dates that Piazza gave respondent the checks. Costs taxed to respondent. Judgment accordingly.
Moyer, C.J., Douglas, Resnick, F.E. Sweeney, Pfeifer, Cook and Lundberg Stratton, JJ., concur.