In re Resignation of Brumbaugh

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted Philip James Brumbaugh’s resignation as an attorney with disciplinary action pending. The order canceled his certificate of admission, removed his name from the roll of attorneys, prohibited him from practicing law, and imposed related client-notification, property-return, fee-refund, and compliance obligations.

Holdings

1. The court accepted Philip James Brumbaugh’s resignation as an attorney and counselor at law with disciplinary action pending pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(11)(G)(3).
2. Upon acceptance of the resignation, Brumbaugh’s certificate of admission was canceled, his name was stricken from the roll of Ohio attorneys, and his rights and privileges to practice law in Ohio were withdrawn.
3. Brumbaugh was required to surrender his certificates and registration card, notify clients and opposing parties, transfer client papers and property, refund unearned fees, account for trust property, file compliance affidavits, maintain records, and comply with related notice and address requirements.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Ohio should accept Brumbaugh’s resignation under Gov.Bar R. V(11)(G) with disciplinary action pending.
2. What restrictions and compliance obligations should accompany acceptance of the resignation.

Disposition

other