In re Resignation of Pees

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted Randall William Pees’s resignation from the bar as a resignation with disciplinary action pending. The order cancelled his certificate of admission, struck his name from the roll of attorneys, prohibited him from practicing law, and imposed related client-notification, recordkeeping, reimbursement, and compliance obligations.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted Randall William Pees's resignation as an attorney and counselor at law with disciplinary action pending under Gov.Bar R. V(11)(G)(3).
2. Upon acceptance of the resignation, the respondent's bar certificate was cancelled, his name was stricken from the roll of Ohio attorneys, and his rights and privileges to practice law in Ohio were withdrawn.
3. The respondent was required to reimburse qualifying Clients' Security Fund awards, surrender his certificate of admission, notify clients and opposing parties, transfer client property, refund unearned fees, file compliance affidavits, and maintain related records.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should accept the respondent attorney's resignation under Gov.Bar R. V(11)(G) as a resignation with disciplinary action pending.
2. What conditions and post-resignation obligations should accompany acceptance of the resignation.

Disposition

other