Legal Opinion · Dissent

Disciplinary Counsel v. King

Ohio Supreme Court

Decided October 27, 2004No. 2004-0495Published

1DissentO’Connor, J.

{¶ 33} I respectfully dissent because I would impose an actual two-year suspension, as advocated by relator. Alternatively, I suggest that respondent’s history of misconduct warrants mandating that he maintain professional liability insurance during the stayed portion of his suspension.

{¶ 34} The board found that respondent “has developed or is on the verge of developing a pattern of dishonesty that could materially endanger the public.” My conclusion is less equivocal. Since 1990, respondent has thrice violated DR 1-102(A)(4), in addition to violating another Disciplinary Rule; he has…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Lake County Bar Ass'n v. SperosOhio Supreme Court · 1995
  2. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. KingOhio Supreme Court · 1996
  3. Mahoning County Bar Ass'n v. ReidOhio Supreme Court · 2004
  4. Cleveland Bar Ass'n v. PerryOhio Supreme Court · 1999

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