In re Resignation of Donovan

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio accepted John Donovan’s resignation from the practice of law as a resignation with disciplinary action pending under Gov.Bar R. VI(11)(C). The order withdrew his rights and privileges to practice law, required surrender of his admission certificate and registration card, imposed client-notification and related compliance duties, and directed that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys.

Holdings

1. Under Gov.Bar R. VI(11)(C), the court accepted Donovan's resignation as a resignation with disciplinary action pending.
2. Upon acceptance, Donovan's rights and privileges to practice law in Ohio were withdrawn, his name was ordered stricken from the roll of attorneys, and he was required to comply with specified practice restrictions, client-notification duties, financial obligations, and filing requirements.

Questions Presented

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

Disposition

other