Disciplinary Counsel v. Walkden

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio imposed reciprocal discipline on John Louis Walkden based on a five-year disbarment order from the Supreme Court of Florida. The court indefinitely suspended Walkden from practicing law in Ohio, subject to conditions including Florida reinstatement, continuing legal education, client-protection fund reimbursement, and compliance with Ohio reinstatement requirements.

Holdings

1. Pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(11)(F)(4), the respondent must be indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio, may not petition for reinstatement for five years, and may not seek reinstatement until reinstated to practice law in Florida.
2. The respondent must cease practicing law, comply with continuing-legal-education and Clients' Security Fund reimbursement requirements, satisfy Ohio reinstatement rules and the order's other conditions, demonstrate reinstatement in Florida, and obtain an order of reinstatement from the Supreme Court of Ohio before practicing in Ohio.

Questions Presented

1. What reciprocal discipline should the Supreme Court of Ohio impose after receiving a certified Florida disciplinary order disbarring the respondent for five years?
2. What conditions should govern the respondent's suspension and any future reinstatement to the practice of law in Ohio?

Disposition

other