Richland Cty. Bar Assn. v. Clapp

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 84 Ohio St.3d 276.] RICHLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION v. CLAPP. [Cite as Richland Cty. Bar Assn. v. Clapp,

1998-Ohio-551.] Unauthorized practice of law—Individual not authorized to practice law in Ohio who prepares and files a motion and pleadings in court on behalf of his clients is engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. (No. 98-1711—Submitted October 13, 1998—Decided December 30, 1998.) ON FINAL REPORT of the Board of Commissioners on the Unauthorized Practice of Law of the Supreme Court, No. UPL 97-2. __________________ {¶ 1}…