Cincinnati Bar Ass'n v. Reis

Neglect of client matters reflects poorly not only on the lawyer involved, but also on the entire legal profession. Disciplinary Counsel v. Sigall (1984), 14 Ohio St.3d 15, 14 OBR 320, 470 N.E.2d 886. As we have previously said, “Neglect * * * warrants disciplinary action contingent upon the severity and pervasiveness of the conduct.” Disciplinary Counsel v. Ball (1993), 67 Ohio St.3d 401, 403, 618 N.E.2d 159, 161. In this case we observe a clear pattern of client neglect extending over several years with no mitigating circumstances.

Respondent’s repeated failure to fulfill her…