Findlay/Hancock County Bar Ass'n v. Filkins

“In disciplinary proceedings, the relator bears the burden of proving the facts necessary to establish a violation. The complaint must allege the specific misconduct that violates the Disciplinary Rules and relator must prove such misconduct by clear and convincing evidence.” (Emphasis added.) Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Reid (1999), 85 Ohio St.3d 327, 708 N.E.2d 193, at paragraph two of the syllabus. While the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline makes recommendations to this court, it is this court that renders the final determination of the facts and conclusions of law in…