Lake Cty. Bar Assn. v. Smith

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 85 Ohio St.3d 402.] LAKE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION v. SMITH. [Cite as Lake Cty. Bar Assn. v. Smith,

1999-Ohio-402.] Attorneys at law—Misconduct—Public reprimand—Neglecting an entrusted legal matter—Failing to carry out contract of employment for professional services. (No. 98-2216—Submitted February 9, 1999—Decided April 28, 1999.) ON CERTIFIED REPORT by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Supreme Court, No. 97-92. __________________ {¶ 1} As part of a divorce decree, Kenneth Mehls and his former spouse agreed…