Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Furth

On February 1,1999, relator, Office of Disciplinary Counsel, filed a two-count complaint charging respondent, Thomas Craig Furth of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0033870, with violating numerous Disciplinary Rules. On September 9, 1999, relator filed an amended, eleven-count complaint alleging additional Disciplinary Rule violations. Respondent answered through counsel and thereafter stipulated to a number of facts and exhibits. The matter was heard by a panel of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Supreme Court (“board”).

Counts 1 through 5 concern…