Disciplinary Counsel v. Garber

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio imposed an indefinite suspension on Ronald David Garber under Ohio's reciprocal-discipline procedures after the Supreme Court of California summarily disbarred him. Reinstatement in Ohio is conditioned on, among other requirements, Garber's reinstatement to practice law in California and compliance with Ohio reinstatement rules and the court's order.

Holdings

1. Under Gov.Bar R. V(20)(B), the Supreme Court of Ohio imposed reciprocal discipline by indefinitely suspending respondent from the practice of law in Ohio and conditioning any reinstatement on, among other requirements, his reinstatement to practice in California.
2. During the indefinite suspension, respondent must cease practicing law and comply with specified notice, client-property, fee, trust-accounting, continuing-legal-education, reimbursement, reporting, and employment restrictions; reinstatement requires compliance with Ohio reinstatement rules, the court's orders, and proof of reinstatement in California.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Ohio should impose reciprocal discipline after receiving a certified order from the Supreme Court of California summarily disbarring respondent.
2. What discipline and conditions should govern respondent's practice of law in Ohio.

Disposition

other