Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Watson

{¶ 1} On May 16, 2000, relator, Office of Disciplinary Counsel, filed a second amended complaint charging respondent, Michael Troy Watson of Cleveland, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0029023, in two counts with violating several provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Respondent answered, and the matter was referred to a panel of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Supreme Court.

{¶ 2} Based on stipulations of the parties, testimony received during a day and a half of hearings, and the briefs of the parties, the panel determined that relator had not…