Lorain Cty. Bar Ass'n v. Jones

2017 Ohio 528, 69 N.E.3d 745, 148 Ohio St. 3d 1404

Opinion

On December 15, 2016, and pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(14)(A), the Board of Professional Conduct filed with this court a certification of default, alleging that respondent, Ken Jones, failed to file an answer to a formal complaint pending before the board. Respondent did not file a response.

Upon consideration thereof and pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(14)(B)(1), it is ordered that this matter is dismissed pursuant to Disciplinary Counsel v. Harris, 137 Ohio St.3d 1, 2013-Ohio-4026, 996 N.E.2d 921. It is further ordered that this matter is referred to the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law for further proceedings.

Fischer, J., dissents.