Cleveland Bar Ass'n v. Reed

Summary

The Ohio Supreme Court held that Tyrone E. Reed aided Cornell Moore in the unauthorized practice of law by associating Moore with Reed’s law office, advertising Moore as an associate, and sharing legal fees with him. The court adopted the disciplinary board’s findings and publicly reprimanded Reed, taxing costs to him.

Holdings

1. Reed violated DR 3-101(A) by aiding Moore in the unauthorized practice of law, DR 3-102 by sharing legal fees with a nonlawyer, and DR 1-102(A)(5) by engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.
2. A public reprimand was the appropriate sanction.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Reed aided Moore in the unauthorized practice of law.
2. Whether Reed improperly shared legal fees with a nonlawyer.
3. Whether Reed engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.
4. What disciplinary sanction was appropriate in light of the violations and mitigating circumstances.

Disposition

other