Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Turner
Summary of the case Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Turner
The court adopted the board's findings and suspended the respondent from practicing law for six months, with the suspension stayed under specific conditions, including establishing a client trust account, continuing treatment for sleep disorders, completing legal education, paying $1,765.25 to the Turner heirs, and working with an attorney-mentor.
Key Issues of the case Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Turner
- Suspension from practice of law
- Conditions for staying suspension
Key Facts of the case Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Turner
- Respondent must establish a client trust account
- Respondent must pay $1,765.25 to the Turner heirs
Decision of the case Butler County Bar Ass'n v. Turner
Suspension from the practice of law for six months, stayed under conditions.
Opinions
Per Curiam. We adopt the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the board. Respondent is hereby suspended from the practice of law for six months with the entire six months stayed, on condition that during this stay, respondent shall establish a client trust account; respondent shall continue his treatment with a physician and psychologist specializing in sleep disorders; respondent shall complete six hours of continuing legal education relating to ethics, professionalism, and law office management and shall pay the Turner heirs $1,765.25; and respondent shall work with an attorney-mentor to be named by the relator. Costs are taxed to respondent.
Judgment accordingly. Moyer, C.J., Douglas, Resnick, F.E. Sweeney, Pfeifer and Cook, JJ., concur. Lundberg Stratton, J., dissents.