Disciplinary Counsel v. Gittinger

[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Gittinger, 132 Ohio St.3d 1225, 2012-Ohio-2756.]

DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. GITTINGER.

[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Gittinger,

132 Ohio St.3d 1225, 2012-Ohio-2756.]

(No. 2009-2290—Submitted May 23, 2012—Decided June 5, 2012.)

ON APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT.

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{¶ 1} This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing on

July 8, 2011, of a petition for reinstatement by respondent, Steven Charles

Gittinger, Attorney Registration No. 0011887. 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 April 20, 2012, recommending that respondent be reinstated to the

practice of law in Ohio. No objections to the final report were filed.

{¶ 2} Upon consideration thereof, it is ordered by this court that the

petition for reinstatement of respondent is granted and that respondent, Steven

Charles Gittinger, last known address in Cincinnati, 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 $790.92, less the deposit of $500, for a total

balance due of $290.92, payable by cashier’s check or money order from

respondent on or before 90 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 percent

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, the matter

may be referred to the attorney general for collection and respondent may be

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found in contempt and suspended until all costs and accrued interest are paid in

full.

{¶ 4} It is further ordered 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 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 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. All case documents are subject to Sup.R. 44 through 47,

which govern access to court records.

{¶ 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.

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O’CONNOR, C.J., and PFEIFER, LUNDBERG STRATTON, O’DONNELL,

LANZINGER, CUPP, and MCGEE BROWN, JJ., concur.

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