Stark County Bar Ass'n v. Hare

{¶ 1} Respondent, David B. Hare of Medina, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0041217, was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio in 1989. On February 4, 2002, relator, Stark County Bar Association, filed a complaint charging respondent with numerous violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility. A panel appointed by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline heard the cause, making findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a recommendation.

{¶ 2} In April 2000, respondent attempted to arrange an adoption for the first time. The birth mother, whom respondent had represented…