Title: Disciplinary Counsel v. McCord

State: ohio

Issuer: Ohio Supreme Court

Document:

[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. McCord, 2015-Ohio-3910.] 
 
 
 
DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. MCCORD. 
[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. McCord, ___ Ohio St.3d ___,  
2015-Ohio-3910.] 
(No. 2008-1785—Submitted September 15, 2015—Decided September 28, 2015.) 
ON PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT. 
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{¶ 1} This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing on 
November 26, 2014, of a petition for reinstatement by respondent, Michael 
McCord, Attorney Registration No. 0020304.  In accordance with former 
Gov.Bar R. V(10)(F), respondent's petition for reinstatement was referred to 
the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline.1  The board filed 
its final report in this court on August 10, 2015, recommending that respondent 
be reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio.  No objections to the 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, 
Michael McCord, last known address in Columbus, Ohio, is reinstated to the 
practice of law in Ohio. 
{¶ 3} It is further ordered by the court that respondent be taxed the costs 
of these proceedings in the amount of $2,872.90, less the deposit of $500.00, 
for a total balance due of $2,372.90 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 
                                      
1 Effective January 1, 2015, the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline was 
renamed the Board of Professional Conduct.  See, Gov.Bar R. V(1)(A), 140 Ohio St.3d, CII. 
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of 10% 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. 
{¶ 4} 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 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. 
{¶ 5} It is further ordered 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 Sup.R. 44 through 47 
which govern access to court records. 
{¶ 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(17)(D)(1) and that 
publication be made as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(17)(D)(2). 
O’CONNOR, C.J., and PFEIFER, O’DONNELL, LANZINGER, KENNEDY, 
FRENCH, and O’NEILL, JJ., concur. 
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