In re Resignation of Beckley

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted John Gerald Beckley’s resignation from the practice of law as a resignation with disciplinary action pending under Gov.Bar R. VI(11)(C). The order withdrew his Ohio practice privileges, required surrender of his admission and registration documents, imposed client-notification and property-return obligations, and directed compliance with related disciplinary requirements.

Holdings

1. The court accepted Beckley's resignation as an attorney and counselor at law with disciplinary action pending under Gov.Bar R. VI(11)(C).
2. Upon acceptance of the resignation, Beckley's rights and privileges to practice law in Ohio were withdrawn, and his name was ordered stricken from the roll of attorneys, subject to the conditions stated in the order.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Beckley's application for retirement or resignation should be accepted as a resignation with disciplinary action pending under Gov.Bar R. VI(11)(C).
2. What restrictions and compliance obligations should accompany acceptance of the resignation.

Disposition

other