Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Derivan
Summary of the case Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Derivan
The court reviewed the record and adopted the board's findings, determining that a more severe sanction was necessary. The respondent was found to have deliberately manufactured a document to exonerate himself in a disciplinary proceeding. Consequently, the respondent is suspended from practicing law in Ohio for six months.
Key Issues of the case Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Derivan
- Negligence in failing to file a case within the statute of limitations
- Deliberate manufacturing of a document for exoneration
Key Facts of the case Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Derivan
- Respondent failed to file a case within the statute of limitations
- Respondent manufactured a document and presented it as genuine
Decision of the case Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Derivan
Respondent is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for six months.
Opinions
Per Curiam. We have reviewed the record and adopt the findings and conclusions of the board. However, we believe a more severe sanction is warranted. This case involves more than respondent’s negligence in failing to file a case within the appropriate statute of limitations.
Respondent deliberately manufactured a document to exonerate himself and presented it as genuine in a formal disciplinary proceeding. 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.