Title: Mahoning Cty. Bar Assn. v. Theisler

State: ohio

Issuer: Ohio Supreme Court

Document:

[Cite as Mahoning Cty. Bar Assn. v. Theisler, 2017-Ohio-4204.] 
 
 
MAHONING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION v. THEISLER. 
[Cite as Mahoning Cty. Bar Assn. v. Theisler, ___ Ohio St.3d ___, 2017-Ohio-
4204.] 
(No. 2009-1541—Submitted June 7, 2017—Decided June 12, 2017.) 
ON PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT. 
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{¶ 1} This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing on 
August 1, 2016, of a petition for reinstatement by respondent, Charles Walter 
Theisler, Attorney Registration No. 0062582.  In accordance with Gov.Bar R. 
V(25)(E), respondent’s petition for reinstatement was referred to the Board of 
Professional Conduct.  The board filed its final report in this court on April 10, 
2017, recommending that respondent be reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio 
and that respondent be required to work with a law-practice monitor appointed by 
relator for a period of two years following reinstatement and his return to the active 
practice of law to ensure compliance with all aspects of the Rules of Professional 
Conduct.  No objections to said final report were filed, and this cause was 
considered by the court.   
{¶ 2} Upon consideration thereof, it is ordered by this court that the 
petition for reinstatement of respondent is granted and that respondent, Charles 
Walter Theisler, last known address in Austintown, Ohio, is reinstated to the 
practice of law in Ohio.  It is further ordered that in accordance with Gov.Bar R. 
V(21), respondent shall serve two years of monitored probation. 
{¶ 3} It is further ordered that on or before 30 days from the date of this 
order, relator shall file with the clerk of this court the name of the attorney who will 
serve as respondent’s monitor, in accordance with Gov.Bar R. V(21)(A)(3).  It is 
further ordered that at the end of respondent’s probationary period, relator shall file 
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with the clerk of this court a report indicating whether respondent, during the 
probationary period, complied with the terms of the probation. 
{¶ 4} It is further ordered that at the end of the probationary period 
respondent may apply for termination of probation as provided in Gov.Bar R. 
V(21).  It is further ordered that respondent’s probation shall not be terminated until 
(1) respondent files an application for termination of probation in compliance with 
Gov.Bar R. V(21)(D), (2) respondent complies with this and all other orders issued 
by this court, (3) respondent complies with the Rules for the Government of the Bar 
of Ohio, (4) relator files with the clerk of this court a report indicating that 
respondent has complied with the terms of the probation, and (5) this court orders 
that the probation be terminated. 
{¶ 5} It is further ordered by the court that respondent be taxed the costs 
of these proceedings in the amount of $872.22, less the deposit of $500.00, for a 
total balance due of $372.22 payable, by cashier’s check or money order, by 
respondent on or before 90 days from the date of this order.  If costs are not paid 
on or before 90 days from the date of this order, interest at the rate of 10 percent 
per annum will accrue until costs are paid in full.  It is further ordered that if costs 
are not paid in full on or before 90 days from the date of this order, the matter may 
be referred to the Attorney General for collection and respondent may be found in 
contempt and suspended until all costs and accrued interest are paid in full.  It is 
further ordered that respondent is liable for all collections costs pursuant to R.C. 
131.02 if the debt is certified to the Attorney General for collection. 
{¶ 6} It is further ordered by the court that within 90 days of the date of 
this order, respondent shall reimburse any amounts that have been awarded against 
respondent by the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection pursuant to Gov.Bar R. 
VIII(7)(F).  It is further ordered by the court that if after the date of this order, the 
Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection awards any amount against respondent 
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pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VIII(7)(F), respondent shall reimburse that amount to the 
Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection within 90 days of the notice of such award. 
{¶ 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(17)(D)(1) and that publication be 
made as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(17)(D)(2). 
O’CONNOR, C.J., and O’DONNELL, KENNEDY, FRENCH, O’NEILL, FISCHER, 
and DEWINE, JJ., concur. 
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