Disciplinary Counsel v. Romer

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio granted Shawn Alexander Romer’s petition for reinstatement to the practice of law. Reinstatement is conditioned on continued compliance with treatment and counseling recommendations, and Romer was ordered to pay outstanding proceeding costs.

Holdings

1. The petition for reinstatement was granted, and Romer was reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio.
2. Reinstatement was conditioned on Romer's continued compliance with the treatment and counseling recommendations of his substance abuse disorder treatment providers.
3. Romer was ordered to pay $725, representing total proceeding costs of $1,225 less a $500 deposit, within 90 days, with interest and potential collection and contempt consequences for nonpayment.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Romer's petition for reinstatement to the practice of law should be granted.
2. Whether reinstatement should be conditioned on Romer's continued compliance with treatment and counseling recommendations.

Disposition

other