Disciplinary Counsel v. Watson

Summary

The Ohio Supreme Court reviewed disciplinary charges against attorney Michael Troy Watson arising from misconduct involving multiple clients, including neglect, misrepresentation, mishandling of client funds and files, unauthorized practice during suspension, and failure to cooperate with the disciplinary investigation. The court adopted the board's recommendation and permanently disbarred Watson from practicing law in Ohio, taxing costs to him.

Holdings

1. The evidence established by clear and convincing evidence that respondent committed the cited violations of the Disciplinary Rules and Gov.Bar R. V(4)(G) and V(8)(E).
2. Permanent disbarment from the practice of law in Ohio was warranted.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the evidence established that respondent committed the charged violations of the Ohio Disciplinary Rules and Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar.
2. Whether permanent disbarment was warranted in light of respondent's extensive misconduct, prior discipline, dishonesty, lack of cooperation, and repeated practice during suspension.

Disposition

other