Summary
The Supreme Court of Ohio entered an interim default suspension against Brian Matthew Wiggins after he failed to answer a disciplinary complaint. The order prohibited him from practicing law, imposed continuing legal education and client-notification requirements, and established conditions for reinstatement.
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Questions Presented
- Whether the Supreme Court of Ohio should enter an interim default suspension after the Board of Professional Conduct certified that respondent failed to answer a formal complaint.
Holdings
- Upon certification of default under Gov.Bar R. V(14)(A), and in the absence of a response, the court entered an interim default suspension against respondent under Gov.Bar R. V(14)(B)(1).
Key quotations
“Upon consideration thereof and pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(14)(B)(1), it is ordered and decreed that an interim default suspension is immediately entered against Brian Matthew Wiggins, Attorney Registration No. 0089727, last known business address in Xenia, Ohio, and that the suspension is effective as of the date of this entry.” (¶ 2)
Factual background
The Board of Professional Conduct alleged that Brian Matthew Wiggins failed to file an answer to a formal disciplinary complaint. Wiggins did not file a response to the certification of default.
Procedural history
On August 25, 2020, the Board of Professional Conduct filed a certification of default alleging that Brian Matthew Wiggins failed to answer a formal complaint pending before the board. Wiggins did not respond. The Supreme Court of Ohio entered an interim default suspension and imposed related conditions and compliance obligations.