Title: Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Spitz

State: ohio

Issuer: Ohio Supreme Court

Document:

[Cite as Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Spitz, 100 Ohio St.3d 1201, 2003-Ohio-5028.] 
 
 
CINCINNATI BAR ASSOCIATION v. SPITZ. 
[Cite as Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Spitz, 100 Ohio St.3d 1201, 2003-Ohio-5028.] 
(No. 1999-1898 — Submitted August 26, 2003 — Decided September 12, 2003.) 
ON PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT. 
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{¶1} 
This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing of a 
petition for reinstatement by respondent, Gregory G. Spitz.  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 of 
Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline filed its Final Report in this court 
on July 3, 2003, recommending that Gregory G. Spitz be reinstated to the practice 
of law in the state of Ohio.  No objections to said Final Report were filed. 
{¶2} 
The court now considers its order of May 31, 2000, indefinitely 
suspending respondent, Gregory G. Spitz, from the practice of law pursuant to 
Gov.Bar R. V(6)(B)(2).  On consideration thereof and of the Final Report of the 
Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, 
{¶3} 
IT IS ORDERED by the court that the respondent, Gregory G. 
Spitz, Attorney Registration No. 0000794, last known address in Cincinnati, 
Ohio, be, and hereby is, reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio. 
{¶4} 
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED by the court that respondent be taxed 
the costs of these proceedings in the amount of $736.95, less the deposit of $500, 
for a total balance due from respondent of $236.95, which costs shall be payable 
to this court on or before 90 days from the date of this order.  It is further ordered 
that if these costs are not paid in full on or before 90 days from the date of this 
order, interest at the rate of ten percent per annum shall accrue as of 90 days from 
the date of this order on the balance of unpaid board costs, and respondent may be 
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found in contempt and suspended until such time as costs, including all accrued 
interest, have been paid in full. 
{¶5} 
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. 
{¶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 cases, see Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Spitz (2000), 89 Ohio 
St.3d 117, 729 N.E.2d 345; Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Spitz (1992), 64 Ohio St.3d 
1206, 595 N.E.2d 941; and Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Spitz (1991), 62 Ohio St.3d 
178, 580 N.E.2d 1071. 
 
MOYER, C.J., RESNICK, F.E. SWEENEY, PFEIFER, LUNDBERG STRATTON, 
O’CONNOR and O’DONNELL, JJ., concur. 
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