In re Graham

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio temporarily suspends Nicholas James Graham from practicing law after receiving a certified judgment entry of his felony conviction. The order refers the matter for disciplinary investigation and imposes related practice restrictions, continuing legal education requirements, client-notification duties, and reinstatement conditions.

Holdings

1. Upon receipt of a certified copy of an attorney's felony-conviction judgment entry, the Supreme Court of Ohio may suspend the attorney from the practice of law for an interim period under Gov.Bar R. V(18)(A)(4).
2. An attorney subject to the interim suspension must immediately cease practicing law and comply with the court's restrictions and related obligations, including client notification, protection and return of client property, fee accounting, continuing legal education, reimbursement obligations, and reinstatement requirements.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should impose an interim suspension upon receipt of a certified entry of an attorney's felony conviction.
2. What practice restrictions and compliance obligations should accompany the interim suspension.

Disposition

other