Columbus Bar Ass'n. v. James

Respondent’s personal behavior before several judges calls into question his fitness to practice law. He has a history of substance abuse, has pled guilty to a felony charge for possession of cocaine, and has failed to attend scheduled court hearings and obey instructions from trial courts. He has also neglected his clients’ interests and failed to seek their lawful objectives. Finally, he has failed to cooperate in disciplinary investigations of his misconduct.

We believe that these violations of the Disciplinary Rules and the Rules for the Government of the Bar warrant a more severe…