Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007

2007-0441. In re Application of Blackwell, Slip Opinion No. 2007-Ohio-6041.
On Report by the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness, No. 328. The application of Rahshann K. Blackwell for admission to the practice of law in Ohio is disapproved, but he may reapply as of February 2009.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-6041.pdf

2007-0733. Disciplinary Counsel v. Fumich, Slip Opinion No. 2007-Ohio-6040.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 05-076. William Mark Fumich Jr., Attorney Registration No. 0022600, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for 12 months, stayed on condition.
Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Moyer, C.J., and O'Connor, J., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-6040.pdf

2007-1117. Disciplinary Counsel v. Redfield, Slip Opinion No. 2007-Ohio-6039.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-020. Bernard Redfield, Attorney Registration No. 0024600, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for two years, effective February 14, 2005.
Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Moyer, C.J., and O'Connor and O'Donnell, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-6039.pdf

2007-1120. Cleveland Bar Assn. v. Norton, Slip Opinion No. 2007-Ohio-6038.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-065. Eric E. Norton, Attorney Registration No. 0071563, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for six months, stayed on conditions.
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/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-6038.pdf

2007-1412. In re Application of Kline, Slip Opinion No. 2007-Ohio-6037.
On Report by the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness, No. 358. The application of Robert Stephen Kline for admission to the practice of law in Ohio is disapproved, but he may reapply as of February 2008.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
O'Donnell, J., dissents and would allow respondent to reapply as of July 2008.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-6037.pdf

2007-1416. In re Application of Lynch, Slip Opinion No. 2007-Ohio-6044.
On Report by the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness, No. 359. The application of Eugene Joseph Lynch for admission to the practice of law in Ohio is disapproved, but he may reapply as of July 2008.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-6044.pdf

2007-1420. In re Application of Alban, Slip Opinion No. 2007-Ohio-6043.
On Report by the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness, No. 355. The application of John Robert Alban for admission to the practice of law in Ohio is disapproved, but he may reapply as of February 2008.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
O'Donnell, J., dissents and would allow respondent to reapply as of February 2009.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-6043.pdf

2007-1558. Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Wick, Slip Opinion No. 2007-Ohio-6042.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 07-015. Donald Keith Wick, Attorney Registration No. 0011010, is publicly reprimanded.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2007/2007-Ohio-6042.pdf