Wednesday, April 23, 2008

2007-0344.  Cleveland Bar Assn. v. Mishler, Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-1810.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 05-040.  Howard V. Mishler, Attorney Registration No. 0007281, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for two years, with one year stayed on conditions, and probation imposed.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-1810.pdf
Summary: Two Cleveland-Area Attorneys Suspended by Supreme Court

2007-0391.  Columbus v. Kim, Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-1817.
Franklin App. No. 05AP-1334, 2006-Ohio-6985.  Certified question answered in the negative and judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
O'Donnell, J., concurs separately.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-1817.pdf

2007-0519.  State v. Blackburn, Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-1823.
Ashtabula App. No. 2006-A-0029, 2007-Ohio-1071.  Judgment reversed and cause remanded.
Moyer, C.J., and Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer and Lanzinger, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-1823.pdf
Summary: Delays Caused by Defense Motions in Dismissed Case 'Toll' Speedy Trial Time Limit Under New Indictment

2007-1581.  Cleveland Bar Assn. v. Mitchell, Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-1822.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-007.  Luann Mitchell, Attorney Registration No. 0007205, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for 18 months, with 12 months stayed on conditions, and probation imposed.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Lanzinger, J., concurs in judgment only.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-1822.pdf
Summary: Two Cleveland-Area Attorneys Suspended by Supreme Court

2007-1734.  State v. Silverman, Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-1845.
Hamilton App. No. C-060515.  Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-1845.pdf

2007-1939.  Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Martin, Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-1809.
On Final Report by the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, No. UPL 06-01.  Terry and Eva Martin, TELLR Corporation, We The People of Cincinnati, We The People USA, Inc., and IDLD, Inc., are enjoined from acts constituting the practice of law in Ohio, and civil penalty is imposed.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-1809.pdf

2007-1999.  Dayton Bar Assn. v. Ellison, Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-1808.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 07-005.  Kathy Lee Ellison, Attorney Registration No. 0033808, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for 12 months, stayed with probation and conditions.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Cupp, J., dissents and would impose a six-month stayed suspension.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-1808.pdf