In re Resignation of Gray

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted James Edward Gray’s resignation from the practice of law while disciplinary action was pending under Gov.Bar R. VI(6)(C). The order withdrew his practice privileges, required surrender of his certificate of admission, imposed client-notification and property-return obligations, and required reimbursement of certain Clients’ Security Fund awards. The supplied document title references Pollard, but the opinion text identifies the matter as In re Resignation of Gray.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted Gray's resignation as an attorney and counselor at law with disciplinary action pending pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VI(6)(C).
2. Upon acceptance of the resignation, Gray's rights and privileges to practice law in Ohio were withdrawn, his name was stricken from the roll of attorneys, and he was required to comply with specified client-notification, property-transfer, fee-refund, recordkeeping, and other obligations.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Gray's application for resignation should be accepted under Gov.Bar R. VI(6)(C) as a resignation with disciplinary action pending.
2. What restrictions, duties, and conditions should accompany acceptance of the resignation.

Disposition

other