Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gallagher

I concur with the majority opinion but write separately to explain further our decision to disbar the respondent.

*54In the past, this court has often incorporated rehabilitative measures into the conditions of discipline imposed upon the attorney whose abuse of alcohol and/or controlled substances has impacted upon one or more violations of the Disciplinary Rules. Disciplinary Counsel v. Clark (1997), 78 Ohio St.3d 302, 677 N.E.2d 1181; Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Baas (1997), 79 Ohio St.3d 293, 681 N.E.2d 421; Toledo Bar Assn. v. Bell (1997), 78 Ohio St.3d 88, 676 N.E.2d 527; Disciplinary Counsel…