Cleveland Bar Ass'n v. Washington

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio held that Nathaniel Washington engaged in the unauthorized practice of law by providing legal advice and preparing domestic-relations pleadings without authorization to practice law in Ohio. The court adopted the findings and conclusions of the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law and enjoined Washington from further engaging in such conduct, taxing costs to him.

Holdings

1. Washington engaged in the unauthorized practice of law by providing legal advice and preparing legal documents for others without being licensed or otherwise authorized to practice law in Ohio.
2. Washington should be enjoined from further actions constituting the unauthorized practice of law.

Questions Presented

1. Whether an unlicensed person who provides legal advice and prepares pleadings and other court documents for clients engages in the unauthorized practice of law under Ohio law.
2. Whether Washington should be enjoined from further conduct constituting the unauthorized practice of law.

Disposition

other