Dayton Bar Assn. v. Hooks

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio indefinitely suspended Shawn Patrick Hooks from the practice of law following a certification of default in a disciplinary proceeding. The court imposed various conditions and compliance obligations, including client notification, continuing legal education, reimbursement obligations, and requirements for reinstatement.

Holdings

1. Because the matter was certified as a default and no objections were filed after the show-cause order, Hooks was indefinitely suspended from the practice of law pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(14)(E)(1).

Questions Presented

1. Whether the interim default-judgment suspension should be converted into an indefinite suspension under the Ohio Supreme Court's disciplinary rules.

Disposition

other