In re Resignation of Tomlan

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted John Richard Tomlan’s resignation from the practice of law as a resignation with disciplinary action pending under Gov.Bar R. VI(6)(C). The order withdrew his practice privileges, required surrender of his admission certificate and removal from the roll of attorneys, and imposed client-notification, compliance, and reimbursement obligations.

Holdings

1. The court accepted Tomlan'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 Upon acceptance of the resignation, Tomlan's rights and privileges to practice law in Ohio were withdrawn, his name was ordered stricken from the roll of attorneys, and he was subject to specified restrictions, client-notification duties, reimbursement obligations, and filing requirements.

Questions Presented

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

Disposition

other