Case Title: Disciplinary Counsel v. Levin

Citation: 2006-Ohio-3672

Docket Number: 20060735

State: ohio

Court: Ohio Supreme Court

Date: 2006-06-29T00:00:00Z

Document:
[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Levin, 110 Ohio St.3d 1226, 2006-Ohio-3672.] 
 
 
DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. LEVIN. 
[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Levin,  
110 Ohio St.3d 1226, 2006-Ohio-3672.] 
Attorneys at law – Reciprocal discipline from the Supreme Court of Illinois  – 
Suspension for a period of 90 days and until restitution is made – Gov.Bar 
R. V(11)(F)(4). 
(No. 2006-0735 – Submitted June 22, 2006 – Decided June 29, 2006.) 
ON CERTIFIED ORDER of the Supreme Court of Illinois 
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{¶ 1} This cause is pending before the Supreme Court of Ohio in 
accordance with the reciprocal discipline provisions of Gov.Bar R. V(11)(F). 
{¶ 2} On April 13, 2006, relator, Disciplinary Counsel, filed with this 
court a certified copy of an order of the Supreme Court of Illinois entered January 
28, 2002, in In re: David Michael Levin, in Case No. M.R. 17754, suspending 
respondent for a period of 90 days and until restitution is made.  On May 5, 2006, 
this court ordered respondent to show cause why identical or comparable 
discipline should not be imposed in this state.  Respondent filed no response to 
the show cause order.  This cause was considered by the court and on 
consideration thereof, 
{¶ 3} IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED by this court that pursuant to 
Gov.Bar R. V(11)(F)(4), respondent, David Michael Levin, Attorney Registration 
No. 0031492, last known business address in Chicago, Illinois, be suspended for a 
period of 90 days and until restitution is made pursuant to an order of the 
Supreme Court of Illinois.  Respondent will not be reinstated to the practice of 
law in Ohio until such time as respondent is reinstated to the practice of law in the 
state of Illinois. 
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{¶ 4} IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondent immediately cease 
and desist from the practice of law in any form and is hereby forbidden to appear 
on behalf of another before any court, judge, commission, board, administrative 
agency or other public authority. 
{¶ 5} IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondent is hereby forbidden 
to counsel or advise or prepare legal instruments for others or in any manner 
perform such services. 
{¶ 6} IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondent is hereby divested of 
each, any and all of the rights, privileges and prerogatives customarily accorded to 
a member in good standing of the legal profession of Ohio. 
{¶ 7} IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to Gov.Bar R. 
X(3)(G), respondent shall complete one credit hour of continuing legal education 
for each month, or portion of a month, of the suspension.  As part of the total 
credit hours of continuing legal education required by Gov.Bar R. X(3)(G), 
respondent shall complete one credit hour of instruction related to professional 
conduct required by Gov.Bar R. X(3)(A)(1) for each six months, or portion of six 
months, of the suspension. 
{¶ 8} 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 
the respondent pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VIII(7)(F), the respondent shall reimburse 
that amount to the Clients' Security Fund within 90 days of the notice of such 
award. 
{¶ 9} IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondent shall not be 
reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio until (1) respondent complies with the 
requirements for reinstatement set forth in the Supreme Court Rules for the 
January Term, 2006 
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Government of the Bar of Ohio; (2) respondent complies with the Supreme Court 
Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio; (3) respondent files evidence with 
the Clerk of this court and with Disciplinary Counsel demonstrating his 
reinstatement to the practice of law in Illinois; (4) respondent complies with this 
and all other orders issued by this court; and (5) this court orders respondent 
reinstated. 
{¶ 10} IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that on or before 30 days from the 
date of this order, respondent shall: 
{¶ 11} 1.  Notify all clients being represented in pending matters and any 
co-counsel of respondent's suspension and consequent disqualification to act as an 
attorney after the effective date of this order and, in the absence of co-counsel, 
also notify the clients to seek legal service elsewhere, calling attention to any 
urgency in seeking the substitution of another attorney in his place; 
{¶ 12} 2.  Regardless of any fees or expenses due respondent, deliver to 
all clients being represented in pending matters any papers or other property 
pertaining to the client, or notify the clients or co-counsel, if any, of a suitable 
time and place where the papers or other property may be obtained, calling 
attention to any urgency for obtaining such papers or other property; 
{¶ 13} 3.  Refund any part of any fees or expenses paid in advance that 
are unearned or not paid, and account for any trust money or property in the 
possession or control of respondent; 
{¶ 14} 4.  Notify opposing counsel in pending litigation or, in the absence 
of counsel, the adverse parties, of respondent's disqualification to act as an 
attorney after the effective date of this order, and file a notice of disqualification 
of respondent with the court or agency before which the litigation is pending for 
inclusion in the respective file or files; 
{¶ 15} 5.  Send all notices required by this order by certified mail with a 
return address where communications may thereafter be directed to respondent; 
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{¶ 16} 6.  File with the Clerk of this court and the Disciplinary Counsel of 
the Supreme Court an affidavit showing compliance with this order, showing 
proof of service of notices required herein, and setting forth the address where the 
affiant may receive communications; and 
{¶ 17} 7.  Retain and maintain a record of the various steps taken by 
respondent pursuant to this order. 
{¶ 18} IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that until such time as respondent 
fully complies with this order, respondent shall keep the Clerk and the 
Disciplinary Counsel advised of any change of address where respondent may 
receive communications. 
{¶ 19} 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. 
{¶ 20} IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, sua sponte, that service shall be 
deemed made on respondent by sending this order, and all other orders in this 
case, by certified mail to the most recent address respondent has given to the 
Attorney Registration Section. 
{¶ 21} 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. 
MOYER, C.J., RESNICK, PFEIFER, LUNDBERG STRATTON, O’CONNOR, 
O’DONNELL and LANZINGER, JJ., concur. 
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