Columbus Bar Ass'n v. Linnen

{¶ 1} Respondent, Stephen P. Linnen of Columbus, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0071290, was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio in 1999. On April 6, 2005, relator, Columbus Bar Association, charged respondent with violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility. A panel of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline heard the cause and made findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a recommendation.

Misconduct

{¶ 2} Respondent admitted the facts alleged in the complaint. At the panel hearing, he also stipulated that his actions violated DR 1-102(A)(3) (prohibiting…