Columbus Bar Assn. v. Winkfield

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio granted Lawrence Edward Winkfield’s petition for reinstatement to the practice of law. Reinstatement was conditioned on three years of monitored probation, compliance with mental-health treatment recommendations, and refraining from illegal conduct, along with payment of costs and reimbursement obligations.

Holdings

1. The petition for reinstatement is granted, and Lawrence Edward Winkfield is reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio subject to specified conditions.
2. Reinstatement is conditioned on three years of monitored probation, compliance with mental-health practitioners' recommendations including ongoing psychotherapy or psychiatric treatment, and refraining from illegal conduct.
3. Respondent must pay the assessed proceeding costs and reimburse amounts awarded against him by the Clients' Security Fund, subject to the enforcement measures specified in the order.

Questions Presented

1. Whether respondent's petition for reinstatement to the practice of law should be granted.
2. What conditions should govern respondent's reinstatement and probation.

Disposition

other