In re Resignation of Payne

Summary

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

Holdings

1. The court accepted Payne'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 Upon acceptance of the resignation, Payne's rights and privileges to practice law in Ohio were withdrawn, his name was ordered stricken from the roll of attorneys, and he was required to comply with specified restrictions, client-protection obligations, and filing and notice requirements.

Questions Presented

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

Disposition

other