In re Bereday

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio imposed an interim suspension from the practice of law on Thaddeus Matthew Bereday after receiving a certified judgment entry of his felony conviction. The court referred the matter for disciplinary investigation and imposed related obligations concerning cessation of legal practice, continuing legal education, client notification, and reinstatement.

Holdings

1. Upon receipt of the certified judgment entry of Bereday's felony conviction, the court suspended him from the practice of law for an interim period effective immediately.
2. During the interim suspension, Bereday was ordered to cease practicing law, was barred from representing others or performing legal services, and was subject to the specified employment, continuing-legal-education, reinstatement, client-notification, property-transfer, refund, filing, and recordkeeping requirements.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Ohio should impose an interim suspension upon receipt of a certified entry of the respondent attorney's felony conviction under Gov.Bar R. V(18).
2. What practice restrictions and compliance obligations should accompany the interim suspension.

Disposition

other