In re Resignation of Eschrich

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted Thomas Craig Eschrich’s resignation from the practice of law with disciplinary action pending under Gov.Bar R. VI(6)(C). The order withdrew his practice privileges, required surrender of his admission certificate and registration card, imposed client-notification and related compliance obligations, and directed that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys.

Holdings

1. Pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VI(6)(C), Eschrich's resignation as an attorney and counselor at law was accepted as a resignation with disciplinary action pending.
2. Upon acceptance, Eschrich's rights and privileges to practice law in Ohio were withdrawn, his name was ordered stricken from the roll of attorneys, and he was required to comply with specified client-notification, property-return, fee-accounting, filing, registration, employment, and reimbursement obligations.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Eschrich'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

other