Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Sliwinski

State: Ohio

Docket No: 2012-1009

Case Date: 12/05/2012

Plaintiff: Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn.

Defendant: Sliwinski

Preview:[Cite as Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Sliwinski, 134 Ohio St.3d 368, 2012-Ohio-5640.]

CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN BAR ASSOCIATION v. SLIWINSKI. [Cite as Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Sliwinski, 134 Ohio St.3d 368, 2012-Ohio-5640.] Attorneys--Misconduct--Violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, including failing to set forth a contingent-fee agreement in writing signed by a client, failing to promptly refund an unearned fee upon a lawyer's withdrawal from representation of a client, and failing to keep complete records of a trust account--Six-month suspension, stayed on conditions. (No. 2012-1009--Submitted August 22, 2012--Decided December 5, 2012.) ON CERTIFIED REPORT by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Supreme Court, No. 11-034. __________________ Per Curiam. {

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