Disciplinary Counsel v. Hutchins

{¶ 1} Respondent, A. Robert Hutchins of Columbus, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0015775, was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio in 1985. On August 12, 2002, relator, Disciplinary Counsel, charged respondent in a two-count complaint with various violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility. A panel of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Supreme Court heard the cause and, based on stipulations and other evidence, made findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a recommendation.1

{¶ 2} With respect to the first count of misconduct, evidence established…