Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Cohen

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 86 Ohio St.3d 100.] CINCINNATI BAR ASSOCIATION v. COHEN. [Cite as Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Cohen,

1999-Ohio-86.] Attorneys—Misconduct—Public reprimand—Threatening to present criminal charges solely to obtain an advantage in civil matter. (No. 98-2686—Submitted April 20, 1999—Decided July 7, 1999.) ON CERTIFIED REPORT by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Supreme Court, No. 98-23. __________________ {¶ 1} In March 1997, Robert Backman engaged respondent, Jay S. Cohen of Cincinnati, Ohio, Attorney

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