Title: Disciplinary Counsel v. Glover

State: ohio

Issuer: Ohio Supreme Court

Document:

[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Glover, 116 Ohio St.3d 1202, 2007-Ohio-6031.] 
 
 
DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. GLOVER. 
[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Glover, 116 Ohio St.3d 1202, 2007-Ohio-
6031.] 
Attorneys at law – Reciprocal discipline from the Supreme Court of Delaware  – 
Permanent disbarment – Gov.Bar R. V(11)(F)(4). 
(No. 2007-1454 – Submitted October 25, 2007 – Decided November 1, 2007.) 
ON CERTIFIED ORDER of the Supreme Court of Delaware, No. 584, 2006. 
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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 August 7, 2007, relator, Disciplinary Counsel, filed with this 
court a certified copy of an order of the Supreme Court of Delaware entered May 
25, 2007, in In the Matter of: Valerie Glover Tonwe, in Case No. 584, 2006, 
disbarring respondent and stating that respondent is unconditionally excluded 
from admission to the practice of law in the state of Delaware.  On August 10, 
2007, this court ordered respondent to show cause why identical or comparable 
discipline should not be imposed in this state.  Respondent did not respond 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, Valerie Jamella Glover, Attorney Registration No. 
0037197, last known business address in Chaddsford, Pennsylvania, be 
permanently disbarred. 
{¶ 4} It is further ordered that respondent immediately cease and desist 
from the practice of law in any form and is forbidden to appear on behalf of 
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another before any court, judge, commission, board, administrative agency, or 
other public authority. 
{¶ 5} It is further ordered that respondent is 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 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 respondent surrender respondent's 
certificate of admission to practice to the Clerk of the court on or before 30 days 
from the date of this order, and that respondent's name be stricken from the roll of 
attorneys maintained by this court. 
{¶ 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 on or before 30 days from the date of this 
order, respondent shall: 
{¶ 10} 1. 
Notify all clients being represented in pending matters and 
any co-counsel of respondent's disbarment 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; 
{¶ 11} 2. 
Regardless of any fees or expenses due respondent, deliver to 
all clients being represented in pending matters any papers or other property 
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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; 
{¶ 12} 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; 
{¶ 13} 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; 
{¶ 14} 5. 
Send all notices required by this order by certified mail with a 
return address where communications may thereafter be directed to respondent; 
{¶ 15} 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 
{¶ 16} 7. 
Retain and maintain a record of the various steps taken by 
respondent pursuant to this order. 
{¶ 17} 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. 
{¶ 18} 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. 
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{¶ 19} 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. 
{¶ 20} 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., 
AND 
PFEIFER, 
LUNDBERG 
STRATTON, 
O’CONNOR, 
O’DONNELL, LANZINGER, and CUPP, JJ., concur. 
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