Legal Opinion

Akron Bar Assn. v. Carr

Ohio Supreme Court

Decided February 22, 2012No. 2011-0803PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Per curiam

{¶ 1} Relator, Akron Bar Association, filed a complaint against respondent, Jeffrey A. Carr, Attorney Registration No. 0081745, for violating the Rules of Professional Conduct, specifically Prof.Cond.R. 1.4(a)(2) and (b) (requiring that an attorney reasonably consult with the client about how the client’s objectives are to be achieved and that he explain the matter to the client so that the client can make informed decisions), 1.5(a) (prohibiting an attorney from charging or collecting an illegal or clearly excessive fee), 1.5(b) (requiring an attorney to communicate the nature and scope of…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Toledo Bar Ass'n v. JohnsonOhio Supreme Court · 2009
  2. Cleveland Bar Ass'n v. Character-FloydOhio Supreme Court · 1998
  3. Disciplinary Counsel v. SmithOhio Supreme Court · 2009

3Cited by5 opinions

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