In re Resignation of Slagle

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted John Wesley Slagle’s resignation from the practice of law as a resignation with disciplinary action pending. The order withdrew his practice privileges, required compliance with client-notification and recordkeeping obligations, and imposed related restrictions and reimbursement duties.

Holdings

1. The court accepted Slagle's resignation as an attorney and counselor at law with disciplinary action pending.
2. Upon acceptance, Slagle's rights and privileges to practice law in Ohio were withdrawn, his name was ordered stricken from the roll of attorneys, and he was prohibited from practicing law or holding himself out as authorized to practice.
3. Slagle was required to comply with specified obligations concerning employment with attorneys or law firms, client and opposing-party notices, delivery of client property, refunds and trust-accounting, filing an affidavit of compliance, surrender of his registration card, address reporting, and reimbursement of Clients' Security Fund awards.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Slagle's application for resignation should be accepted pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VI(6) while disciplinary action was pending.
2. What restrictions and compliance obligations should accompany acceptance of the resignation.

Disposition

approved