In re Toohig

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio imposed an interim suspension from the practice of law on Kevin Thomas Toohig after receiving a certified copy of a felony conviction. The court referred the matter for disciplinary investigation and specified obligations concerning cessation of practice, client notification, continuing legal education, reinstatement, and reimbursement of Clients’ Security Fund awards.

Holdings

1. Upon certification of a judgment entry showing the attorney's felony conviction, the Supreme Court of Ohio imposed an interim suspension from the practice of law pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(5)(A)(4).
2. During the interim suspension, Toohig was required to cease and desist from practicing law, was prohibited from performing legal services or appearing on behalf of others, and was subject to reinstatement, continuing-legal-education, client-notification, property-transfer, reimbursement, filing, and reporting requirements.

Questions Presented

1. Whether certification of 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 restrictions, compliance obligations, and disciplinary referral should accompany the interim suspension.

Disposition

other