Title: In re Resignation of Markovich

State: ohio

Issuer: Ohio Supreme Court

Document:

[Cite as In re Resignation of Markovich, 119 Ohio St.3d 1232, 2008-Ohio-5449.] 
 
 
 
IN RE RESIGNATION OF MARKOVICH. 
[Cite as In re Resignation of Markovich,  
119 Ohio St.3d 1232, 2008-Ohio-5449.] 
Attorneys at law — Resignation with disciplinary action pending — Gov.Bar R. 
V(11)(G)(3). 
(No. 2008-1773 — Submitted October 1, 2008 — Decided October 16, 2008.) 
ON AFFIDAVIT OF RESIGNATION and AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE 
PURSUANT TO GOV.BAR R. V(11)(G)(1). 
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{¶ 1} Edward Paul Markovich, Attorney Registration No. 0068046, last 
known business address in Akron, Ohio, who was admitted to the bar of this state 
on November 10, 1977, submitted an Application for Retirement or Resignation 
pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VI(6).  The application was referred to Disciplinary 
Counsel pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VI(6)(B).  On September 5, 2008, the Office of 
Attorney Services filed Disciplinary Counsel’s report, under seal, with this court 
in accordance with Gov.Bar R. VI(6)(B)(2).  Upon consideration thereof, 
{¶ 2} It is ordered by the court that pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VI(6)(C) the 
resignation as an attorney and counselor at law is accepted as a resignation with 
disciplinary action pending. 
{¶ 3} It is further ordered and adjudged that from and after this date all 
rights and privileges extended to respondent to practice law in the state of Ohio be 
withdrawn; that henceforth respondent shall cease to hold himself forth as an 
attorney authorized to appear in the courts of this state; that respondent shall not 
attempt, either directly or indirectly, to render services as an attorney or counselor 
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at law to or for any individuals, corporation, or society or in any way perform or 
seek to perform services for anyone, no matter how constituted, that must, by law, 
be executed by a duly appointed and qualified attorney within the state of Ohio. 
{¶ 4} It is further ordered that respondent desist and refrain from the 
practice of law in any form, either as principal or agent or clerk or employee of 
another, and hereby is forbidden to appear in the state of Ohio as an attorney and 
counselor at law before any court, judge, board, commission, or other public 
authority, and hereby is forbidden to give another an opinion as to the law or its 
application or advise with relation thereto. 
{¶ 5} 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. 
{¶ 6} It is further ordered that respondent shall not enter into an 
employment, contractual, or consulting relationship with an attorney or law firm 
with which the respondent was associated as a partner, shareholder, member, or 
employee at the time respondent engaged in the misconduct that resulted in this 
acceptance of respondent’s resignation with discipline pending. 
{¶ 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 
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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 resignation 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; 
{¶ 11} 2. 
Regardless of any fees or expenses due respondent, 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; 
{¶ 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; 
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{¶ 14} 5. 
Send all such 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 on or before 30 days from the date of this 
order, respondent shall surrender the attorney registration card for the 2007/2009 
biennium. 
{¶ 18} 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. 
{¶ 19} 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. 
{¶ 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 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 
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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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