Disciplinary Counsel v. Shimko

{¶ 37} I dissent because the majority ignores a long-standing, bright-line rule: “Unfounded attacks against the integrity of the judiciary require an actual suspension from the practice of law.” Disciplinary Counsel v. Gardner, 99 Ohio St.3d 416, 2003-Ohio-4048, 793 N.E.2d 425, ¶ 36, citing Disciplinary Counsel v. West, 85 Ohio St.3d 5, 706 N.E.2d 760 (1999), and Columbus Bar Assn. v. Hartwell, 35 Ohio St.3d 258, 520 N.E.2d 226 (1988).

{¶ 38} For that reason, I would impose six months’ actual suspension, as recommended by the board.

The relevance of the affidavits of disqualification

{¶ 39} As a…