In re Olterman

{¶ 1} Applicant, William Ward Olterman, of Camden, Ohio, graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in May 2003. He applied to take the Ohio bar examination in July 2003. His character and fitness were approved, and he sat for the examination but did not receive a passing score.

{¶ 2} Applicant then applied to take the February 2004 Ohio bar examination. The Admissions Committee of the Preble County Bar Association approved the application with qualifications, citing applicant’s failure to recognize and accept his apparent alcohol problem. Applicant did not sit for the bar examination that…