Disciplinary Counsel v. Pratt

{¶ 1} Relator, Disciplinary Counsel, filed a six-count complaint charging that respondent, Gardner Pratt of Loveland, Ohio, had engaged in the unauthorized practice of law by holding himself out as an attorney and by performing legal services, including drafting and reviewing legal instruments and contracts, giving legal advice, and negotiating a buyout. Respondent is not, and never has been, admitted to the practice of law in Ohio.

{¶ 2} Respondent was personally served with the complaint, but he failed to file an answer, and a panel of the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law was…