First Natl. Bank of Southwestern Ohio v. Doellman, Ca2006-06-137 (5-14-2007)

{¶ 1} Norbert M. Doellman, pro se, appeals from a judgment of the Butler County Court of Common Pleas, which granted the motion of First National Bank of Southwestern Ohio, now known as First Financial Bank N.A. ("FNB"), for discovery sanctions and entered judgment in FNB's favor in the amount of $272,292.

{¶ 2} This is Doellman's third appeal of this action to this court. We set forth the procedural history of this case in our prior opinions, and we highlight several points herein.

{¶ 3} Doellman performed collection-related legal services for FNB for approximately twenty years. In March 2001,…