Disciplinary Counsel v. Brazil

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio imposed reciprocal discipline on Harold Edmund Brazil based on his disbarment by consent in the District of Columbia. The court suspended Brazil from practicing law in Ohio for five years and conditioned reinstatement on, among other requirements, his reinstatement in the District of Columbia and compliance with Ohio reinstatement rules.

Holdings

1. Under Gov.Bar R. V(20)(B), the Supreme Court of Ohio imposed a five-year suspension from the practice of law in Ohio based on respondent's disbarment by consent in the District of Columbia.
2. Respondent may not be reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio until he is reinstated in the District of Columbia, satisfies the Ohio bar-reinstatement requirements, complies with the court's orders, and obtains an order of reinstatement from the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Ohio should impose identical or comparable discipline based on the respondent's disbarment by consent in the District of Columbia.
2. What conditions should govern respondent's suspension and potential reinstatement to the practice of law in Ohio.

Disposition

other