In re Zaccagnini

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio imposed an interim suspension on Bruce Alan Zaccagnini following certification of a felony conviction. The order required him to cease practicing law, comply with client-notification and property-transfer obligations, complete continuing legal education, reimburse the Clients’ Security Fund where applicable, and satisfy reinstatement requirements.

Holdings

1. Upon certification of a judgment entry reflecting a felony conviction against an Ohio attorney, the Supreme Court of Ohio ordered the attorney suspended from the practice of law for an interim period and referred the matter to Disciplinary Counsel for investigation and commencement of disciplinary proceedings.
2. The suspended attorney was required to cease and desist from practicing law, comply with client-notification and property-transfer obligations, satisfy continuing-legal-education requirements, reimburse qualifying Clients' Security Fund awards, and meet the applicable reinstatement requirements before returning to practice.

Questions Presented

1. Whether certification of a judgment entry reflecting an attorney's felony conviction required the Supreme Court of Ohio to impose an interim suspension under Gov.Bar R. V(5)(A)(4).
2. What conditions and obligations should accompany the interim suspension.

Disposition

other