Trumbull Cty. Bar Assn. v. Lutseck

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio indefinitely suspended John Patrick Lutseck from the practice of law following a certification of default by the Board of Professional Conduct. The order imposes conditions concerning cessation of legal practice, continuing legal education, client protection reimbursement, reinstatement, and notification of clients and courts.

Holdings

1. Pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(14)(E)(1), the respondent is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.
2. The respondent must immediately cease practicing law, comply with specified client-notification and property-delivery obligations, satisfy continuing-legal-education and Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection reimbursement requirements, and may not be reinstated until the applicable reinstatement requirements are met and the Supreme Court orders reinstatement.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the respondent's interim default suspension should be converted into an indefinite suspension after certification of default and the absence of objections.
2. What conditions and post-suspension obligations should govern the respondent's indefinite suspension.

Disposition

other