Disciplinary Counsel v. Dickinson

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio imposed reciprocal discipline on Steven Lee Dickinson based on a certified order from the Supreme Court of California. The court suspended Dickinson from practicing law in Ohio for two years, with 22 months stayed, subject to reinstatement and compliance conditions.

Holdings

1. Under Gov.Bar R. V(20)(B), the Supreme Court of Ohio imposed reciprocal discipline consisting of a two-year suspension from the practice of law, with 22 months stayed, and conditioned reinstatement in Ohio on Dickinson's reinstatement in California and compliance with Ohio's reinstatement requirements.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Ohio should impose identical or comparable discipline under its reciprocal-discipline rule after receiving a certified copy of a California attorney-discipline order.

Disposition

other