Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Johnson , 121 Ohio St. 3d 1236 ( 2009 )

[Cite as Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Johnson, 121 Ohio St.3d 1236, 2009-Ohio-2235.]
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION v. JOHNSON.
[Cite as Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Johnson,
121 Ohio St.3d 1236, 2009-Ohio-2235.]
(No. 2001-2204 — Submitted April 17, 2009 — Decided April 24, 2009.)
ON PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT.
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{¶ 1} This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing on
June 19, 2008, of a petition for reinstatement by respondent, Jeffrey D. Johnson,
Attorney Registration No. 0025058. In accordance with Gov.Bar R. V(10)(F),
respondent's petition for reinstatement was referred to the Board of
Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline. The board filed its final report in
this court on February 24, 2009, recommending that respondent be reinstated to
the practice of law in Ohio. No objections to the final report were filed. Upon
consideration thereof,
{¶ 2} It is ordered by this court that the petition for reinstatement of
respondent is granted and that respondent, Jeffrey D. Johnson, last known address
in Cleveland, Ohio is reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio.
{¶ 3} It is further ordered by the court that respondent be taxed the costs
of these proceedings in the amount of $2,130.05, less the deposit of $500.00, for a
total balance due of $1,630.05 payable, by certified check or money order, by
respondent on or before ninety days from the date of this order. If costs are not
paid on or before 90 days from the date of this order, interest at the rate of 10%
per annum will accrue until costs are paid in full. It is further ordered that if costs
are not paid in full on or before 90 days from the date of this order, respondent
may be found in contempt and suspended until all costs and accrued interest are
paid in full.
SUPREME COURT OF OHIO
{¶ 4} It is further ordered, sua sponte, by the court that within 90 days of
the date of this order, respondent shall reimburse any amounts that have been
awarded against respondent by the Clients' Security Fund pursuant to Gov.Bar R.
VIII(7)(F). It is further ordered, sua sponte, by the court that if, after the date of
this order, the Clients' Security Fund awards any amount against respondent
pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VIII(7)(F), respondent shall reimburse that amount to the
Clients' Security Fund within 90 days of the notice of such award.
{¶ 5} It is further ordered, sua sponte, that all documents filed with this
court in this case shall meet the filing requirements set forth in the Rules of
Practice of the Supreme Court of Ohio, including requirements as to form,
number, and timeliness of filings.
{¶ 6} 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.
{¶ 7} For earlier case, see Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Johnson, 96 Ohio
St.3d 192, 2002-Ohio-3998, 772 N.E.2d 1184.
MOYER, C.J., and PFEIFER, LUNDBERG STRATTON, O’CONNOR,
O’DONNELL, LANZINGER, and CUPP, JJ., concur.
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