Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Mount

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio imposed reciprocal discipline on Dick Wilson Mount Jr. based on a Florida disciplinary order placing him on probation for one year. The court suspended Mount for one year, stayed the suspension, placed him on probation for one year, and imposed related reimbursement and compliance requirements.

Holdings

1. Under Gov.Bar R. V(11)(F)(4), the Supreme Court of Ohio imposed a one-year suspension from the practice of law, stayed the suspension, and placed respondent on probation for one year, subject to specified conditions.
2. Respondent may not apply for termination of probation in Ohio until he satisfies the specified Ohio and Florida probation requirements, files evidence showing termination of Florida probation, complies with the court's orders and governing bar rules, and obtains an order from the Supreme Court of Ohio terminating probation.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Ohio should impose identical or comparable discipline under the reciprocal-discipline provisions of Gov.Bar R. V(11)(F) based on the Florida disciplinary order.

Disposition

other