Dayton Bar Ass'n v. Shaman

Respondent and relator in this case agreed that respondent’s misconduct warranted an indefinite suspension from the practice of law in this state. Two of the three panel members and the board disagreed, concluding that the proper sanction under the circumstances was permanent disbarment.1 We accept the findings of the board and agree that respondent failed miserably in his responsibilities to his clients. However, we do not agree with the board’s recommendation that respondent be permanently disbarred from the practice of law.

In Cleveland Bar Assn. v. Rea (1997), 78 Ohio St.3d 71, 676 N.E.2d…