Columbus Bar Ass'n v. Dicker

Summary

The Ohio Supreme Court publicly reprimanded attorney Gary H. Dicker for failing to maintain complete records of client funds, failing to refund any unearned fee, and providing inaccurate information during a disciplinary investigation. The court adopted the parties’ consent-to-discipline agreement and taxed costs to the respondent.

Holdings

1. The court adopted the disciplinary board's findings that Dicker violated DR 1-102(A)(6), DR 9-102(B)(3), and Gov.Bar R. V(4)(G).
2. A public reprimand was the appropriate sanction for the established violations.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Dicker violated the Code of Professional Responsibility and Ohio disciplinary rules by failing to maintain complete records and account for client funds, making a materially inaccurate statement during the disciplinary investigation, and engaging in conduct adversely reflecting on his fitness to practice law.
2. Whether the stipulated sanction of a public reprimand was appropriate.

Disposition

other