Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Heffter

{¶ 1} On April 8, 2002, relator, Disciplinary Counsel, filed a complaint charging respondent, Sarah L. Heffter of Chardon, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0064791, with one count of misconduct in violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Respondent answered, admitting to the allegations raised in the complaint, and the matter was referred to a panel of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Supreme Court (“board”).1 The panel adopted as its findings of fact and conclusions of law the following stipulations of the parties.

{¶ 2} Respondent was retained by a…