Lorain County Bar Ass'n v. Paterson

{¶ 1} In 2001, two persons filed grievances with relator, Lorain County Bar Association, complaining about the representation provided by respondent, James J. Paterson of Lorain, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0062320, in certain *447criminal cases. Respondent subsequently failed to comply with two subpoenas instructing him to appear before relator.

Daniel A. Cook, for relator. James J. Paterson, pro se.

{¶ 2} On June 17, 2002, relator filed a complaint charging respondent with having violated a Disciplinary Rule and a Rule for the Government of the Bar. On October 23, 2002, the parties filed an…