In re Kline

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio disapproved Robert Stephen Kline for admission to the Ohio bar at that time based on concerns regarding unpaid debts, sporadic employment, and financial responsibility. The court permitted him to reapply for the February 2008 bar examination.

Holdings

1. Kline's unpaid debts, failure to resolve those debts over a substantial period, sporadic employment history, and unrealistic financial plan justified disapproval of his application for admission at that time.
2. Although Kline was disapproved for admission at that time, he was permitted to reapply for the February 2008 Ohio bar examination.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Kline's unpaid debts and sporadic employment history demonstrated character-and-fitness concerns sufficient to prevent his admission to the Ohio bar at that time.
2. Whether Kline should nevertheless be permitted to reapply for a later Ohio bar examination.

Disposition

disapproved