Akron Bar Ass'n v. Markovich

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio entered an interim remedial suspension against attorney Edward P. Markovich upon the Akron Bar Association’s motion and Markovich’s consent. The order immediately barred him from practicing law, imposed continuing legal education and Clients’ Security Fund reimbursement obligations, and established notice, client-file, refund, and compliance requirements pending final disciplinary proceedings.

Holdings

1. An interim remedial suspension was immediately entered against Markovich, effective as of the date of the court's entry, pending final disposition of disciplinary proceedings predicated on conduct threatening serious harm.
2. During the interim suspension, Markovich was prohibited from practicing law or performing legal services, was required to complete specified continuing-legal-education credits, and could not be reinstated until he satisfied the applicable reinstatement requirements and obtained an order of reinstatement from the court.

Questions Presented

1. Whether an interim remedial suspension should be entered against Markovich based on the alleged conduct threatening serious harm to clients and the public and his consent to suspension.
2. What obligations and conditions should accompany the interim remedial suspension.

Disposition

other