Case Title: Disciplinary Counsel v. Hamilton

Citation: 2006-Ohio-2040

Docket Number: 20060247

State: ohio

Court: Ohio Supreme Court

Date: 2006-03-27T00:00:00Z

Document:
[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Hamilton, 109 Ohio St.3d 1201, 2006-Ohio-2040.] 
 
 
DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. HAMILTON. 
[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Hamilton,  
109 Ohio St.3d 1201, 2006-Ohio-2040.] 
Attorneys at law — Reciprocal discipline from the Supreme Court of Kentucky — 
Public reprimand — Gov.Bar R. V(11)(F)(4). 
(No. 2006-0247 – Submitted March 20, 2006 – Decided March 27, 2006.) 
ON CERTIFIED ORDER of the Supreme Court of Kentucky,  
Case No. 2004-SC-000105-KB 
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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 February 3, 2006, relator, Disciplinary Counsel, filed with this 
court a certified copy of an order of the Supreme Court of Kentucky entered 
December 22, 2005, in Curtis J. Hamilton III v. Kentucky Bar Association, in 
Case No. 2004-SC-000105-KB, 180 S.W.2d 470, publicly reprimanding 
respondent and ordering him to complete eight hours of courses in ethics, 
including four hours dealing with proper handling and administration of funds in 
trust accounts.  On February 17, 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, Curtis J. Hamilton III, Attorney Registration 
No. 0065665, last known business address in Henderson, Kentucky, be publicly 
reprimanded.  It is further ordered that respondent complete eight hours of courses 
in ethics, including four hours dealing with proper handling and administration of 
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funds in trust accounts.  It is further ordered that respondent file with this court, 
within one year of the date of this order, proof of attendance at these courses. 
{¶ 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 
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. 
{¶ 5} 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. 
{¶ 6} 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. 
{¶ 7} 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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