In each case, a certified complaint has been sent to the respondent, and the respondent has been asked to file an answer to the allegations contained in the complaint. Once an answer is received, the case will be assigned to a three-member hearing panel of the board, and the hearing panel will conduct further proceedings in the case.
Typically, a public hearing is scheduled within four to six months after the case is assigned to a hearing panel. Please consult the Upcoming Hearings schedule for a monthly schedule of board hearings. Contact the board’s office at 614.387.9370 to confirm that a hearing will be held as scheduled or for more information about a case. Case documents can be obtained via e-mail upon request.
If the board finds that a lawyer or judge has engaged in professional misconduct, the board will file a report with the Supreme Court that includes a recommended sanction. The Supreme Court is responsible for reviewing the case record and imposing discipline.
Medina County Bar Association, Relator v. Albert D. Shirer, Respondent
Case No. 2014-060
Mahoning County Bar Association, Relator v. David J. Gerchak, Respondent
Case No. 2014-061
Columbus Bar Association, Relator v. Lumumba T. McCord, Respondent
Case No. 2014-062
Columbus Bar Association, Relator v. David C. Watson Jr., Respondent
Case No. 2014-063
Disciplinary Counsel, Relator v. Shawn P. Hooks, Respondent
Case No. 2014-064
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Five Cases Certified to Attorney Discipline Board
Thank you, Ohio, for making this information public.
ReplyDeleteYes, good point Thelma. I was thinking there should be more than 5.
ReplyDeleteDo any of these cases have anything at all to do with guardian abuse? Elder abuse? Probate court neglect and abuse? No one here should be fooled by this report into thinking that Ohio is doing what it needs to do in order to address our concerns.
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