Columbus Bar Ass'n v. King

Moyer, C J.,

dissenting. I respectfully dissent from the majority’s decision to impose a one-year suspension on King, and a six-month suspension on Pope, with both sanctions stayed. The behavior of respondents King and Pope was of such a nature that an actual suspension is warranted in both cases.

The evidence clearly supports the finding of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Supreme Court that King and Pope were in violation of DR 1-102(A)(4) (engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation). King and Pope conspired in a scheme to…