777 N.E.2d 271Supreme Court of Ohio.
2002.
DISCIPLINARY CASES
Case Announcements and Administrative Actions October 24, 20021999-2234. Disciplinary Counsel v. Madden.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua spont , that James Patrick Madden, Attorney Registration No. 0023597, last known business address in Rocky River, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of June 21, 2000, to wit, failure to pay board costs in the amount of $1,003.92 on or before September 19, 2000, and failure to pay publication costs in the amount of $339.06 on or before January 9, 2002.
2000-0782. Disciplinary Counsel v. Allison.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua spont , that Paul Wesley Allison, Attorney Registration No. 0009604, last known business address in Fostoria, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of November 8, 2000, to wit, failure to surrender his certificate of admission on or before December 8, 2000.
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2000-0925. In re Henning.
On May 5, 2000, the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline filed an entry with this court pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(5) to notify the court of the conviction of Frederick Edward Henning (Attorney Registration No. 0002535; last known business address in Toledo, Ohio), in the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, case No. 3:95CR758-2, in violation of Section 657, Title 18, U.S. Code, Misapplication of Bank Funds, and in violation of Section 1344, Title 18, U.S. Code, Bank Fraud. On May 3, 2002, respondent filed a copy of a judgment entry of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, entered on April 18, 2002, reversing the judgment of conviction. Upon consideration thereof,
IT IS ORDERED by the court, sua sponte, that this cause be, and hereby is, dismissed.
2000-1814. In re Resignation of Plummer.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua sponte, that Steven James Plummer, Attorney Registration No. 0067426, last known business address in Cincinnati, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of May 14, 2001, to wit, failure to surrender his certificate of admission on or before June 13, 2001.
2000-2281. Disciplinary Counsel v. Lawlor.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua sponte, that Patrick M. Lawlor, Attorney Registration No. 0041717, last known business address in Beachwood, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of July 18, 2001, to wit, failure to surrender his certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance on or before August 17, 2001.
2000-2286. Cuyahoga Cty. Bar Assn. v. Rockmael.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua sponte, that Les Evan Rockmael, Attorney Registration No. 0065107, last known business address in Parma Heights, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of May 30, 2001, to wit, failure to surrender his certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance on or before June 29, 2001, and failure to pay board costs in the amount of $892.59 on or before August 28, 2001.
2001-1103. Columbus Bar Assn. v. Purnell.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua sponte, that Delwin Purnell be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of January 9, 2002, to wit, failure to pay costs in the amount of $163.20 on or before April 9, 2002.
2001-1180. Columbus Bar Assn. v. Magana.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua sponte, that Gualberto Magana, Attorney Registration No. 0030703, last known business address in Columbus, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of February 20, 2002, to wit, failure to surrender his certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance on or before March 22, 2002.
2001-1204. Columbus Bar Assn. v. Korda.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua sponte, that Katherine A. Korda, Attorney Registration No. 0047351, last known business address in Columbus, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of January 9, 2002, to wit, failure to surrender her certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance on or before February 8, 2002.
2001-1254. Disciplinary Counsel v. Nasrallah.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua sponte, that Fuad B. Nasrallah, Attorney Registration No. 0023893, last known business address in Dayton, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of January 16, 2002, to wit, failure to surrender his certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance on or before February 15, 2002, and failure to pay board costs in the amount of $888.34 on or before April 16, 2002.
2001-1334. In re Resignation of McGuire.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua sponte, that Katherine Cecilia McGuire, Attorney Registration No. 0046751, last known business address in Dayton, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply
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with this court’s order of December 13, 2001, to wit, failure to surrender his certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance on or before January 14, 2002.
2001-1558. Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. McGrath.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua sponte, that James B. McGrath Jr., Attorney Registration No. 0021092, last known business address in Cincinnati, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of January 16, 2002, to wit, failure to surrender his certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance on or before February 15, 2002.
2001-1561. Dayton Bar Assn. v. Pankowski.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua sponte, that Marlena L. Pankowski, Attorney Registration No. 0041877, last known business address in Lima, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of February 6, 2002, to wit, failure to surrender her certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance on or before March 8, 2002.
2001-1576. Disciplinary Counsel v. Longo.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua sponte, that Thomas G. Longo, Attorney Registration No. 0019110, last known business address in Cleveland, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of January 30, 2002, to wit, failure to surrender his certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance on or before March 1, 2002.
2001-1583. Toledo Bar Assn. v. Kramer.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua sponte, that John C. Kramer, Attorney Registration No. 0021366, last known business address in Toledo, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of February 6, 2002, to wit, failure to surrender his certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance on or before March 8, 2002.
2001-1859. Disciplinary Counsel v. Goldberg.
On February 27, 2002, this court permanently disbarred respondent, Richard D. Goldberg, Attorney Registration No. 0005748, and ordered him to surrender his certificate of admission, to file an affidavit of compliance, and to pay board costs in the amount of $45.99. On August 13, 2002, this court ordered respondent to show cause why he should not be found in contempt for failure to comply with the February 27, 2002 order. On August 30, 2002, respondent filed a response to the show cause order. Upon consideration thereof,
IT IS DETERMINED by the court that respondent’s response is satisfactory. It is ordered, sua sponte, that payment of board costs in this matter be, and hereby is, deferred until respondent is released from prison. It is further ordered that respondent shall file notice with the Clerk of this court of his release from prison within ten days of his release.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, sua sponte, that all documents filed with this court in this case shall meet the filing requirements set forth in the Rules of Practice of the Supreme Court of Ohio, including requirements as to form, number, and timeliness of filings.
2001-1860. Disciplinary Counsel v. Rolla.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua sponte, that Donald D. Rolla, Attorney Registration No. 0029833, last known business address in Cleveland, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of March 27, 2002, to wit, failure to surrender his certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance on or before April 26, 2002.
2001-2171. Toledo Bar Assn. v. Meyer.
IT IS ORDERED by this court, sua sponte, that Richard Allen Meyer Jr., Attorney Registration No. 0008952, last known business address in Toledo, Ohio, be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s order of April 24, 2002, to wit, failure to file an affidavit of compliance on or before May 24, 2002.
2002-1578. Cuyahoga Cty. Bar Assn. v. Herron.
On September 13, 2002, and pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(5a)(A)(1)(b), relator, Cuyahoga County Bar Association, filed with this court a Motion for Interim Remedial Suspension pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(5a), alleging that respondent, Michael J. Herron, a.k.a. Michael John Herron, has committed
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numerous violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility and poses a substantial threat of serious harm to the public. Respondent did not file a response to the motion.
Upon consideration thereof, it is ordered by this court that the motion be, and hereby is, denied.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, sua sponte, that all documents filed with this court in this case shall meet the filing requirements set forth in the Rules of Practice of the Supreme Court of Ohio, including requirements as to form, number, and timeliness of filings.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, sua sponte, that service shall be deemed made on respondent by sending this order, and all other orders in this case, by certified mail to the most recent address respondent has given to the Attorney Registration Office.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of this court issue certified copies of this order as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(8)(D)(1), and that publication be made as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(8)(D)(2).
Douglas, Cook and Lundberg Stratton, JJ., dissent.