Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Kelley

On December 6, 1999, relator, Office of Disciplinary Counsel, filed a five-count complaint against respondent, John Main Kelley of Lancaster, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0003204. Respondent failed to answer, and relator filed a motion for default with the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Supreme Court (“board”) on November 8, 2000.

Relator’s motion for default was accompanied by the affidavit of Kenneth R. Donchatz, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, who averred that he had contacted respondent on May 12, 2000, in order to advise him that he was in default.…