Lorain Cty. Bar Assn. v. Vagotis

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio found Christina Nicole Vagotis in contempt for failing to pay $572.97 in board costs previously ordered by the court. The court suspended her from practicing law until she pays the costs and interest, applies for reinstatement, and is reinstated, subject to additional compliance and continuing-legal-education requirements.

Holdings

1. Vagotis was in contempt for failing to comply with the Supreme Court of Ohio's March 18, 2021 order requiring payment of $572.97 in board costs.
2. Vagotis was suspended from the practice of law until she paid the board costs and all accrued interest, applied for reinstatement, and was granted reinstatement by the court.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Vagotis should be found in contempt for failing to comply with the court's prior order to pay board costs.
2. Whether Vagotis should be suspended from the practice of law until she paid the board costs and interest and satisfied the applicable reinstatement requirements.

Disposition

other