Columbus Bar Assn. v. Peden

State: Ohio

Docket No: 2012-0318

Case Date: 12/07/2012

Plaintiff: Columbus Bar Assn.

Defendant: Peden

Preview:[Cite as Columbus Bar Assn. v. Peden, 134 Ohio St.3d 579, 2012-Ohio-5766.]

COLUMBUS BAR ASSOCIATION v. PEDEN. [Cite as Columbus Bar Assn. v. Peden, 134 Ohio St.3d 579, 2012-Ohio-5766.] Attorneys--Misconduct--Violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, including failing to maintain client funds in a separate account, not disclosing to client attorney's failure to carry professional-liability insurance, and failing to provide competent representation or to act with reasonable diligence in representing a client--Indefinite suspension. (No. 2012-0318--Submitted May 23, 2012--Decided December 7, 2012.) ON CERTIFIED REPORT by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Supreme Court, No. 10-094. _________________ Per Curiam. {

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