Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009

2008-1681.  In re Application of Acton, Slip Opinion No. 2009-Ohio-499.
On Report by the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness, No. 375.  The application of Lawrence Regis Acton for admission to the practice of law in Ohio is disapproved, but he may apply for the July 2010 bar examination.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-Ohio-499.pdf

2008-1729.  Disciplinary Counsel v. Davis, Slip Opinion No. 2009-Ohio-500.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 07-074.  Sherry Darlene Davis, Attorney Registration No. 0068036, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for two years, with one year stayed on conditions.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-Ohio-500.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Lebanon Attorney, Suspends Licenses of Two Others

2008-1737.  Warren Cty. Bar Assn. v. Marshall, Slip Opinion No. 2009-Ohio-501.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 07-090.  Bernard Sanford Marshall Jr., Attorney Registration No. 0067838, is permanently disbarred from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-Ohio-501.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Lebanon Attorney, Suspends Licenses of Two Others

2008-2001.  Lake Cty. Bar Assn. v. Troy, Slip Opinion No. 2009-Ohio-502.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 08-005.  Bartley J. Troy, Attorney Registration No. 0031600, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for one year, with six months stayed on conditions.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-Ohio-502.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars Lebanon Attorney, Suspends Licenses of Two Others