In re Doumbas

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio orders the interim suspension of Marc George Doumbas from the practice of law following submission of a certified felony conviction. The court refers the matter for disciplinary investigation and imposes related conditions concerning cessation of practice, client notification, continuing legal education, reinstatement, and reimbursement of Clients’ Security Fund awards.

Holdings

1. Upon the filing of a certified entry of an attorney's felony conviction, the Supreme Court of Ohio may suspend the attorney from the practice of law for an interim period pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(5)(A)(4).
2. An attorney subject to the interim suspension must immediately cease practicing law, comply with the specified client-notification, property-transfer, fee-refund, filing, continuing-education, and reinstatement requirements, and reimburse qualifying Clients' Security Fund awards.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Ohio should impose an interim suspension from the practice of law upon the filing of a certified entry of the respondent attorney's felony conviction.
2. What restrictions and compliance obligations should accompany the interim suspension.

Disposition

other