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Specifically, the proposed changes to Rule V. Disciplinary Procedure of the Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio would prohibit a disqualified or suspended attorney from direct client contact or handling client funds. In addition, a client must be notified in writing if a disqualified or suspended attorney assists another attorney on a client’s case.
Current Court rules require registration of a suspended attorney’s employment and supervision by the employing attorney. There are no rules regulating the employment of a disbarred attorney or an attorney who has resigned from the practice of law with disciplinary action pending.
Public comment on the new rules will be accepted until May 13, 2008.
The proposed rule amendments can be found at: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/Rules/default.asp.
Contact: Chris Davey at 614.387.9250.