Columbus Bar Ass'n v. Patterson

{¶ 13} Because I believe that the sanctions imposed in this case are insufficient, I respectfully dissent from the majority’s decision to adopt the conclusions and recommendations of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline.

{¶ 14} The respondent in this case had previously been suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months. See Columbus Bar Assn. v. Patterson (1999), 86 Ohio St.3d 23, 711 N.E.2d 221. This suspension was based in part on respondent’s failure to return an unearned retainer, in violation of DR 2-110(A)(3), and for his failure to cooperate in a…