Summary
The Supreme Court of Ohio indefinitely suspended Andrew C. Lockshin from practicing law based on multiple instances of inappropriate sexual communications and conduct involving clients, a potential witness, and a law-enforcement officer, as well as failure to timely file a criminal appeal. The court found that his pattern of misconduct, false statements, failure to complete recommended treatment, and ongoing risk of reoffending warranted an indefinite suspension, with reinstatement unavailable for two years.
Holdings
- Respondent violated DR 1-102(A)(6) through inappropriate sexual communications and conduct involving clients, a potential witness, and a law-enforcement officer, and violated Prof.Cond.R. 1.3 and 8.4(d) by failing to timely file a notice of appeal on a client's behalf.
- An indefinite suspension from the practice of law was necessary to protect the public, and respondent could not petition for reinstatement for two years.
Questions Presented
- Whether respondent committed the charged violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Rules of Professional Conduct.
- What sanction was necessary to protect the public from respondent's repeated professional misconduct and risk of reoffense.
Disposition
other
Cases Cited (8)
- Stark Cty. Bar Assn. v. Buttacavoli, 96 Ohio St. 3d 424, 2002-Ohio-4743, 775 N.E.2d 818, ¶ 16(followed)
- Disciplinary Counsel v. Broeren, 115 Ohio St. 3d 473, 2007-Ohio-5251, 875 N.E.2d 935, ¶ 21(followed)
- Disciplinary Counsel v. Agopian, 112 Ohio St. 3d 103, 2006-Ohio-6510, 858 N.E.2d 368(followed)
- Disciplinary Counsel v. Moore, 101 Ohio St. 3d 261, 2004-Ohio-734, 804 N.E.2d 423(compared)
- Toledo Bar Assn. v. Burkholder, 109 Ohio St. 3d 443, 2006-Ohio-2817, 848 N.E.2d 840(compared)
- Disciplinary Counsel v. Quatman, 108 Ohio St. 3d 389, 2006-Ohio-1196, 843 N.E.2d 1205(compared)
- Disciplinary Counsel v. Freeman, 106 Ohio St. 3d 334, 2005-Ohio-5142, 835 N.E.2d 26(compared)
- Disciplinary Counsel v. Sturgeon, 111 Ohio St. 3d 285, 2006-Ohio-5708, 855 N.E.2d 1221(distinguished)
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