Columbus Bar Ass'n v. Ellis

{¶ 1} Respondent, Madry Leonard Ellis of Columbus, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0067703, was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1997. In June 2007, relator, Columbus Bar Association, filed a 19-count complaint against respondent with the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, alleging numerous disciplinary rule violations. Respondent answered.

{¶ 2} Shortly thereafter, relator and respondent entered into stipulations, agreeing to all of the facts contained in the complaint. They further stipulated to the aggravating and mitigating factors in the case and filed a joint recommendation…