Geauga County Bar Association v. Corrigan

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio held that James G. Corrigan violated Prof.Cond.R. 8.1(b) by knowingly failing to respond to demands for information during a disciplinary investigation. The court imposed a six-month suspension from the practice of law, stayed in full on the condition that he commit no further misconduct.

Holdings

1. Corrigan violated Prof.Cond.R. 8.1(b) by knowingly failing to respond to demands for information from the Geauga County Bar Association during its disciplinary investigation.
2. A six-month suspension from the practice of law, fully stayed on the condition that Corrigan commit no further misconduct, was the appropriate sanction.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Corrigan knowingly failed to respond to a demand for information from a disciplinary authority during an investigation in violation of Prof.Cond.R. 8.1(b).
2. What sanction was appropriate for Corrigan's misconduct.

Disposition

other