Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Columbro

I respectfully dissent from the decision of the majority and would adopt the recommendation of both the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline and its panel.

The majority relies upon Akron Bar Assn. v. Chandler (1992), 62 Ohio St.3d 471, 584 N.E.2d 677, in “tempering justice with mercy” because the majority has “difficulty finding that the situation here is more egregious, thereby warranting a greater sanction,” than that found in Chandler, supra.

In Chandler, respondent pleaded guilty in federal court to the fifth count of an indictment charging him with knowingly or intentionally…