Toledo Bar Ass'n v. Neller

{¶ 1} This case presents the question whether unsworn written statements that are signed under penalty of perjury may be substituted for affidavits in Ohio. We conclude that they may not.

{¶ 2} Last year, we permanently disbarred Toledo attorney Richard M. Neller. See Toledo Bar Assn. v. Neller, 98 Ohio St.3d 314, 2003-Ohio-774, 784 N.E.2d 689. In accordance with that disbarment order, we directed Neller to take various steps to terminate his law practice. Included in this court’s March 5, 2003 order to Neller is this language:

{¶ 3} “It is further ordered that * * * respondent shall:

{¶ 4} “* *…