Disciplinary Counsel v. Noel

{¶ 1} Respondent, Gerald Thomas Noel Jr. of Columbus, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0063972, was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio in 1994. In June 2009, relator, Disciplinary Counsel, filed a complaint charging respondent with violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility, the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, and the Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar. Although the complaint was served upon respondent by certified mail at his home address on August 15, 2009, he failed to file an answer. In November 2009, relator moved for default pursuant to Gov.Bar R.…