In re Disqualification of Lynch

{¶ 1} Percy Squire, a defendant in the underlying action, has filed an affidavit with the clerk of this court under R.C. 2701.03 seeking to disqualify Judge Julie M. Lynch from presiding over any further proceedings in case No. 06CVE 07 9766, a foreclosure action pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County.

{¶ 2} Squire claims that Judge Lynch’s participation in the underlying case creates an appearance of partiality because she reported his conduct to disciplinary counsel. In November 2011, this court indefinitely suspended Squire from the practice of law. See Disciplinary Counsel…