Columbus Bar Assn. v. Brooks

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 87 Ohio St.3d 344.] COLUMBUS BAR ASSOCIATION v. BROOKS. [Cite as Columbus Bar Assn. v. Brooks,

1999-Ohio-137.] Attorneys at law—Misconduct—Two-year suspension with eighteen months stayed on condition—Collecting a clearly excessive fee—Neglecting an entrusted legal matter—Failing to seek lawful objectives of client— Failing to carry out contract of employment—Prejudicing or damaging client during course of professional relationship. (No. 99-919—Submitted August 25, 1999—Decided December 22, 1999.) ON CERTIFIED REPORT by the Board of…