In re Resignation of Dunn

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted Marcus David Dunn’s resignation from the practice of law with disciplinary action pending under Gov.Bar R. VI(11)(C). The order withdrew his practice privileges, struck his name from the roll of attorneys, and imposed related notice, reimbursement, recordkeeping, and compliance obligations.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted Dunn's resignation as an attorney and counselor at law with disciplinary action pending pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VI(11)(C).
2. Upon acceptance of the resignation, Dunn's rights and privileges to practice law in Ohio were withdrawn, he was prohibited from holding himself out as authorized to practice or rendering legal services, and his name was to be stricken from the roll of attorneys after surrender of his certificate of admission.
3. Dunn was required to comply with specified obligations concerning employment with attorneys or law firms, reimbursement to the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, client and opposing-party notices, delivery of client property, refunds and trust accounting, filing an affidavit of compliance, record retention, and address updates.

Questions Presented

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

Disposition

other