Akron Bar Ass'n v. Meyer

We adopt the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the board. A definite suspension from the practice of law with a portion of the suspension stayed is an appropriate sanction for respondent’s misconduct, as mitigated by respondent’s sincere efforts to treat his substance-abuse addictions and his complete restitution of the public assistance he illegally obtained. See, e.g., Disciplinary Counsel v. Carter (1994), 68 Ohio St.3d 568, 629 N.E.2d 430; Disciplinary Counsel v. McElrath (1994), 71 Ohio St.3d 131, 642 N.E.2d 370; Akron Bar Assn. v. Bonetti (1996), 74 Ohio St.3d 204, 658 N.E.2d…