Disciplinary Counsel v. McCord

[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. McCord, 2015-Ohio-3910.]

DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. MCCORD.

[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. McCord, ___ Ohio St.3d ___,

2015-Ohio-3910.]

(No. 2008-1785—Submitted September 15, 2015—Decided September 28, 2015.)

ON PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT.

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

November 26, 2014, of a petition for reinstatement by respondent, Michael

McCord, Attorney Registration No. 0020304. In accordance with former

Gov.Bar R. V(10)(F), respondent's petition for reinstatement was referred to

the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline.1 The board filed

its final report in this court on August 10, 2015, recommending that respondent

be reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio. No objections to the final report

were filed, and this cause was considered by the court.

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

petition for reinstatement of respondent is granted and that respondent,

Michael McCord, last known address in Columbus, 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 $2,872.90, less the deposit of $500.00,

for a total balance due of $2,372.90 payable, by cashier’s check or money

order, by 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

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Effective January 1, 2015, the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline was

renamed the Board of Professional Conduct. See, Gov.Bar R. V(1)(A), 140 Ohio St.3d, CII.

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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,

the matter may be referred to the Attorney General for collection and

respondent may be found in contempt and suspended until all costs and accrued

interest are paid in full. It is further ordered that respondent is liable for all

collections costs pursuant to R.C. 131.02 if the debt is certified to the Attorney

General for collection.

{¶ 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 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection pursuant to

Gov.Bar R. VIII(7)(F). It is further ordered by the court that if after the date

of this order the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection awards any amount

against respondent pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VIII(7)(F), respondent shall

reimburse that amount to the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection 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(17)(D)(1) and that

publication be made as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(17)(D)(2).

O’CONNOR, C.J., and PFEIFER, O’DONNELL, LANZINGER, KENNEDY,

FRENCH, and O’NEILL, JJ., concur.

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