In re Resignation of Chuparkoff

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted Mark Andrew Chuparkoff’s resignation as an attorney with disciplinary action pending under Gov.Bar R. VI(11)(C). The order withdrew his authority to practice law, struck his name from the roll of attorneys, and imposed related notice, client-property, reimbursement, and compliance obligations.

Holdings

1. Pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VI(11)(C), the court accepted Chuparkoff's resignation as an attorney and counselor at law with disciplinary action pending.
2. Upon acceptance of the resignation, Chuparkoff's rights and privileges to practice law in Ohio were withdrawn, he was barred from holding himself out as an authorized attorney or performing legal services, and his name was stricken from the roll of attorneys.
3. Chuparkoff was required to satisfy specified obligations concerning employment with attorneys or law firms, reimbursement to the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, client and opposing-party notices, transfer of client property, fee refunds, filing of a compliance affidavit, record retention, and address updates.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should accept Chuparkoff's application for resignation under Gov.Bar R. VI(11) as a resignation with disciplinary action pending.
2. What restrictions and compliance obligations should accompany acceptance of the resignation.

Disposition

other