Columbus Bar Ass'n v. Hayes

{¶ 1} Respondent, Michael J. Hayes of Columbus, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0069111, was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio in 1998. Respondent voluntarily ceased practicing on December 21, 2006, and is currently not registered with the Supreme Court of Ohio.

{¶ 2} Relator, Columbus Bar Association, charged respondent with numerous violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility. A panel of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline held a hearing on the complaint and considered the joint stipulations of the parties. The panel found misconduct and recommended…