Summary
The Supreme Court of Ohio suspended Iduna Depweg Borger, also known as Margaret Ann McErlane, from the practice of law pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(7). The order required her to cease practicing, surrender her certificate of admission, pay $6,953.57 in costs, comply with client-notification and other post-suspension obligations, and satisfy specified conditions before seeking reinstatement.
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Questions Presented
- Whether the court should adopt the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline's recommendation that respondent be suspended from the practice of law.
- What conditions and obligations should accompany the suspension.
Holdings
- Pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(7), respondent was suspended from the practice of law and forbidden to perform legal services or appear before courts, agencies, or other public authorities.
- Respondent could seek termination of the suspension only through the prescribed procedure and would not be reinstated until complying with the Ohio bar rules, the court's orders, and a further reinstatement order of the court.
Key quotations
“IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED by this court that pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(7), respondent, Iduna Depweg Borger, a.k.a. Margaret Ann McErlane, Attorney Registration No. 0030318, last known business address in Norwood, Ohio, be suspended from the practice of law.” (95 Ohio St. 3d at 1445)
“IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondent will not be reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio until (1) respondent complies with the Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio; (2) respondent complies with this order and all other orders issued by this court; and (3) this court orders respondent reinstated.” (95 Ohio St. 3d at 1446)
Factual background
The Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline issued a final report recommending suspension of Iduna Depweg Borger, also known as Margaret Ann McErlane. The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted the recommendation and imposed the suspension and related disciplinary obligations.
Procedural history
The Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline filed its Final Report in the Supreme Court of Ohio on February 13, 2002. The court adopted the recommendation and ordered respondent suspended, removed from the roll of attorneys, taxed with proceeding costs, and subject to specified reinstatement and compliance conditions.