Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Bowman

{¶ 1} On February 4, 2002, relator, Disciplinary Counsel, filed a single-count complaint charging respondent, Scott Bowman, of Salem, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0058511, with several violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility. The respondent answered, admitting some allegations and disputing others.

{¶ 2} On July 26, 2002, a panel of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline conducted a hearing. At the hearing, the parties agreed to amend the complaint by adding Count II, which charged a violation of DR 9-102(A) (attorney shall deposit and keep client funds in…