In re Crosby

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio ordered the interim suspension of William Matthew Crosby from the practice of law following certification of a felony conviction. The order referred the matter for disciplinary investigation and imposed requirements concerning cessation of legal practice, client notification, continuing legal education, reimbursement to the Clients’ Security Fund, and possible reinstatement.

Holdings

1. Upon certification of the judgment entry of Crosby's felony conviction, the Supreme Court of Ohio ordered that Crosby be suspended from the practice of law for an interim period effective immediately.
2. Crosby was immediately prohibited from practicing law or performing legal services, was required to comply with client-notification and property-delivery obligations, and could not be reinstated until satisfying the specified reinstatement requirements and obtaining a reinstatement order from the court.

Questions Presented

1. Whether certification of an attorney's felony conviction required or authorized the Supreme Court of Ohio to impose an interim suspension under Gov.Bar R. V(5)(A)(4).
2. What ancillary practice restrictions, client-notification duties, reimbursement obligations, continuing-legal-education requirements, and reinstatement conditions should accompany the interim suspension.

Disposition

other