Disciplinary Counsel v. Parker

2009 Ohio 2695, 907 N.E.2d 726, 122 Ohio St. 3d 1202

• Court: Ohio Supreme Court
• Decided: May 26, 2009
• Docket: 2007-1157
• Status: Published

Opinion

{¶ 1} This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing of an application for reinstatement by respondent, George Matthew Parker, Attorney Registration No. 0046664, last known address in Mason, Ohio.

{¶ 2} The court coming now to consider its order of October 25, 2007, wherein the court, pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(6)(B)(3), suspended respondent for a period of eighteen months with six months stayed on conditions, finds that respondent has substantially complied with that order and with the provisions of Gov.Bar R. V(10)(A). Therefore,

{¶ 3} It is ordered by this court that respondent is reinstated to the practice of law in the state of Ohio. It is further ordered by this court that respondent is required to maintain an Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program (OLAP) contract until October 25, 2012. It is further ordered that respondent must file proof of his OLAP contract with this court on or before 30 days from the date of this order.

{¶ 4} 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), that publication be made as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(8)(D)(2), and that respondent bear the costs of publication.

{¶ 5} For earlier case, see Disciplinary Counsel v. Parker, 116 Ohio St.3d 64, 2007-Ohio-5635, 876 N.E.2d 556.

Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O’Connor, O’Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.