Toledo Bar Ass'n v. Dewey

{¶ 1} Respondent, Ronald D. Dewey of Toledo, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0061193, was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio in May 1993. On April 8, 2002, relator, Toledo Bar Association, filed a complaint charging respondent with violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Respondent was served with the complaint but did not answer, and relator filed a motion for default pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(6)(F). A master commissioner appointed by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline reviewed the motion and made the following findings.

{¶ 2} A married couple retained…