Disciplinary Counsel v. Trainor

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio imposed reciprocal discipline on Robert N. Trainor based on a disciplinary suspension entered by the Supreme Court of Kentucky. The court ordered a 30-day suspension, stayed on conditions including no further misconduct and completion of the Kentucky Bar Association Ethics and Professionalism Enhancement Program.

Holdings

1. Pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(11)(F)(4), Trainor was suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for 30 days, with the suspension stayed on conditions requiring compliance with the Kentucky order, no further misconduct, and completion of the Kentucky Bar Association Ethics and Professionalism Enhancement Program.
2. Trainor must reimburse, within 90 days, any amounts awarded against him by the Clients' Security Fund, including any award made after the date of the Ohio order.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Ohio should impose identical or comparable discipline under Ohio's reciprocal-discipline rule after the Supreme Court of Kentucky sanctioned Trainor.

Disposition

other