Case Title: Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. O'Brien

Citation: 2010-Ohio-4257

Docket Number: 

State: ohio

Court: Ohio Supreme Court

Date: 2010-08-26T00:00:00Z

Document:
[Cite as Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. O'Brien, 126 Ohio St.3d 1231, 2010-Ohio-4257.] 
 
 
CINCINNATI BAR ASSOCIATION v. O’BRIEN. 
[Cite as Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. O’Brien,  
126 Ohio St.3d 1231, 2010-Ohio-4257.] 
(No. 2002-0347 — Submitted August 10, 2010 — Decided August 26, 2010.) 
ON PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT. 
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{¶ 1} This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing on 
October 16, 2009, of a petition for reinstatement by respondent, James F. O'Brien, 
Attorney Registration No. 0030165.  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 June 
29, 2010, 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, James F. O'Brien, 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 $1,381.06, less the deposit of $500.00, for a 
total balance due of $881.06 payable by certified 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 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. 
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{¶ 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 the 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.  All case documents are subject to Rules 44 through 47 of 
the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio, 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. 
{¶ 7} For earlier case, see Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. O’Brien, 96 Ohio St.3d 
151, 2002-Ohio-3621, 772 N.E.2d 633. 
BROWN, C.J., and PFEIFER, LUNDBERG STRATTON, O’CONNOR, O’DONNELL, 
LANZINGER, and CUPP, JJ., concur. 
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