February 16, 2024

Board of Professional Conduct Issues Two Advisory Opinions

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has released two advisory opinions concerning in-house counsel and lawyers serving in the dual role of guardian ad litem/lawyer. Each opinion replaces an earlier opinion that analyzed the issue presented under the former Code of Professional Responsibility.

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February 12, 2024

Board of Professional Conduct Issues 2023 Annual Report

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued its 2023 annual report, highlighting the disposition of 41 disciplinary cases, including two judicial misconduct cases, and continued efforts to educate Ohio judges and lawyers about their professional responsibilities.

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December 18, 2023

Board of Professional Conduct Reelects Leadership for 2024

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced the reelection of Judge D. Chris Cook as chair and attorney Patrick M. McLaughlin as vice-chair. Commissioners Cook and McLaughlin will serve their second, one-year terms in their respective positions beginning Jan. 1.

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December 15, 2023

Ohio Board of Professional Conduct Issues Advisory Opinions

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued two new advisory opinions that address a lawyer’s use of a lien in a fee agreement and a lawyer’s offer or acceptance of a settlement agreement that prohibits the disclosure of a public record.

 

November 27, 2023

Disciplinary System Protects Public

When Judge John Willamowski took the oath to practice law 38 years ago, he vowed to uphold the integrity of the state justice system. Over the last decade, he has helped support that promise by being part of the process that oversees attorneys and judges accused of violating the public’s trust.

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October 16, 2023

Ohio Board of Professional Conduct Issues Three Advisory Opinions

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued three advisory opinions, including one new opinion that considers the payment of bonuses to nonlawyer employees. Two opinions previously issued under the former Code of Professional Responsibility have been revised.

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August 11, 2023

Ohio Board of Professional Conduct Issues Two Advisory Opinions

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued two new advisory opinions addressing a lawyer’s professional obligations under the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct.

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June 23, 2003

Conduct Board Issues Four Advisory Opinions

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued four advisory opinions, including two new opinions that address the application of the Code of Judicial Conduct to mayor’s courts magistrates and a lawyer’s responsibilities when responding to a subpoena for a former client’s file. Two opinions previously issued under the former Code of Professional Responsibility or Code of Judicial Conduct have been revised and reissued.

 

February 17, 2023

Board of Professional Conduct Issues Advisory Opinions

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued two advisory opinions that update opinions originally issued under the former Code of Judicial Conduct and the former Code of Professional Responsibility.

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February 7, 2023

Board of Professional Conduct Issues 2022 Annual Report

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has released its 2022 annual report, highlighting the disposition of 47 disciplinary cases, including four judicial misconduct cases, and a significant expansion of education and outreach activities.

 

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