Disciplinary Counsel v. Donnell

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 79 Ohio St.3d 496.] OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. CLIFTON. [Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Clifton,

1997-Ohio-159.] Attorneys at law—Misconduct—Permanent disbarment—While filling dual role of guardian and attorney to the guardian, allowing ward’s assets to dissipate and appropriating funds of the estate for business and personal use. (No. 96-2805—Submitted May 7, 1997—Decided October 1, 1997.) ON CERTIFIED REPORT by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Supreme Court, No. 94-58. ___________________ {¶ 1}…