Disciplinary Counsel v. Kaup

{¶ 1} On February 10, 2003, relator, Disciplinary Counsel, filed a two-count complaint charging respondent, Gerhard “Gary” H. Kaup of Middletown, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0011210, with several violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct. The respondent answered, admitting some facts and disputing others.

{¶ 2} On July 18, 2003, a panel of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline conducted a hearing. At the hearing, the parties agreed to stipulations of facts and exhibits. Additionally, respondent testified before the panel and offered an additional exhibit that was…