Title: Columbiana Bar Assn. v. Schory

State: ohio

Issuer: Ohio Supreme Court

Document:

[Cite as Columbiana Bar Assn. v. Schory, 2014-Ohio-475.] 
 
 
 
COLUMBIANA BAR ASSOCIATION v. SCHORY. 
[Cite as Columbiana Bar Assn. v. Schory, ___ Ohio St.3d ___,  
2014-Ohio-475.] 
(No. 2013-2019—Submitted February 11, 2014—Decided February 12, 2014.) 
ON CERTIFICATION OF DEFAULT. 
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{¶ 1} On December 23, 2013, and pursuant to Rule V(6a)(A) of the 
Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio, the Board of 
Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline filed with this court a certification 
of default, alleging that respondent, Earl Albin Schory II, failed to file an answer 
to a formal complaint pending before the board.  Respondent did not file a 
response. 
{¶ 2} Upon 
consideration 
thereof 
and 
pursuant 
to 
Gov.Bar 
R.V(6a)(B)(1), it is ordered and decreed that an interim default suspension is 
immediately entered against Earl Albin Schory II, Attorney Registration Number 
0019422, last known business address in Salem, Ohio, and that the suspension is 
effective as of the date of this entry. 
{¶ 3} 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. 
{¶ 4} It is further ordered that, effective immediately, respondent is 
forbidden to counsel, advise or prepare legal instruments for others or in any 
manner perform legal services for others. 
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{¶ 5} 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. 
{¶ 6} It is further ordered that before entering into an employment, 
contractual, or consulting relationship with any attorney or law firm, the 
respondent shall verify that the attorney or law firm has complied with the 
registration requirements of Gov.Bar R.V(8)(G)(3).  If employed pursuant to 
Gov.Bar R.V(8)(G), respondent shall refrain from direct client contact except as 
provided in Gov.Bar R.V(8)(G)(1), and from receiving, disbursing, or otherwise 
handling any client trust funds or property. 
{¶ 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 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 Government of the Bar 
of Ohio; (2) respondent complies with this and all other orders issued by this 
court; (3) respondent complies with the Supreme Court Rules for the Government 
of the Bar of Ohio; and (4) this court orders respondent reinstated. 
{¶ 9} 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 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 
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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. 
{¶ 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 respondent’s place; 
{¶ 12} 2.  Regardless of any fees or expenses due, 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 his 
possession or control; 
{¶ 14} 4.  Notify opposing counsel in pending litigation or, in the absence 
of counsel, the adverse parties of his 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; 
{¶ 16} 6.  File with the clerk of this court and disciplinary counsel of the 
Supreme Court an affidavit showing compliance with this order, showing proof of 
service of the notices required herein, and setting forth the address where 
respondent may receive communications; and 
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{¶ 17} 7.  Retain and maintain a record of the various steps taken by 
respondent pursuant to this order. 
{¶ 18} It is further ordered that respondent shall keep the clerk, the 
Columbiana County Bar Association, and disciplinary counsel advised of any 
change of address where respondent may receive communications. 
{¶ 19} 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. 
{¶ 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 Office of Attorney 
Services. 
{¶ 21} 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 of Ohio which govern access to court 
records. 
 
O’CONNOR, C.J., and PFEIFER, O’DONNELL, LANZINGER, KENNEDY, 
FRENCH, and O’NEILL, JJ., concur. 
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