In re Stern

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio imposed an interim suspension on Ira Sidney Stern following certification of a felony conviction. The order also referred the matter for disciplinary investigation and established requirements concerning cessation of practice, client notification, continuing legal education, reimbursement, and reinstatement.

Holdings

1. Upon certification of a judgment entry reflecting the attorney's felony conviction pursuant to Gov. Bar R. V(5)(A)(3), the Supreme Court of Ohio ordered the attorney suspended from the practice of law for an interim period under Gov. Bar R. V(5)(A)(4).
2. During the interim suspension, Stern was required to cease practicing law, was prohibited from appearing or providing legal services, was subject to continuing legal education and reinstatement requirements, and was required to comply with client-notification, property-transfer, fee-refund, filing, address-reporting, and client-security-fund reimbursement obligations.

Questions Presented

1. Whether certification of an attorney's felony conviction required the Supreme Court of Ohio to impose an interim suspension under Gov. Bar R. V(5)(A)(4).
2. What interim restrictions and compliance obligations should accompany the suspension.

Disposition

other