Summary
The Supreme Court of Ohio suspended Rodger William Moore from practicing law for two years, with the second year stayed subject to compliance with Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program requirements, counseling documentation, and no further misconduct. The court found that Moore engaged in multiple shoplifting incidents and made false statements and omissions during the disciplinary investigation. The court also required him to petition for reinstatement and provide medical documentation of his fitness to practice law.
Holdings
- Moore's conduct violated DR 1-102(A)(3), DR 1-102(A)(4), Prof.Cond.R. 8.1(a), Prof.Cond.R. 8.4(b), Prof.Cond.R. 8.4(c), and Gov.Bar R. V(4)(G), now Gov.Bar R. V(9)(G).
- Moore was suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for two years, with the second year stayed subject to specified conditions.
Questions Presented
- Whether Moore's stipulated conduct violated the applicable Ohio disciplinary rules.
- What sanction was appropriate for Moore's shoplifting, dishonesty, failure to cooperate, and related misconduct in light of the aggravating and mitigating factors.
Disposition
other
Cases Cited (4)
- Stark Cty. Bar Assn. v. Buttacavoli, 96 Ohio St. 3d 424, 2002-Ohio-4743, 775 N.E.2d 818, ¶ 16(followed)
- Disciplinary Counsel v. Broeren, 115 Ohio St. 3d 473, 2007-Ohio-5251, 875 N.E.2d 935, ¶ 21(followed)
- Toledo Bar Assn. v. Lockhart, 84 Ohio St. 3d 7, 701 N.E.2d 686 (1998)(followed)
- Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Fidler, 83 Ohio St. 3d 396, 700 N.E.2d 323 (1998)(followed)
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