In re Resignation of Feighan

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted Joseph English Feighan III's resignation from the practice of law with disciplinary action pending under Gov.Bar R. VI(11). The order withdrew his practice privileges, required surrender of his admission certificate and registration card, imposed client-notification and property-return obligations, and struck his name from the roll of attorneys.

Holdings

1. The court accepted Feighan's resignation as a resignation with disciplinary action pending pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VI(11)(C).
2. Upon acceptance of the resignation, Feighan's rights and privileges to practice law in Ohio were withdrawn, and he was prohibited from holding himself out as an attorney, rendering legal services, or appearing as an attorney before Ohio tribunals or public authorities.
3. Feighan was required to notify clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and adverse parties; deliver client papers and property; refund unearned fees; account for trust property; file proof of compliance; maintain records; and surrender his attorney-registration card.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Feighan's application for resignation should be accepted as a resignation with disciplinary action pending under the Ohio disciplinary rules.
2. What restrictions and compliance obligations should accompany acceptance of the resignation.

Disposition

other