[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Maynard, 126 Ohio St.3d 1208, 2010-Ohio-3399.]

DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. MAYNARD. 

[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Maynard, 

126 Ohio St.3d 1208, 2010-Ohio-3399.] 

Attorneys at law — Reciprocal discipline from the Supreme Court of Tennessee — 

Interim suspension — Gov.Bar R. V(11)(F)(4). 

(No. 2010-0783 — Submitted June 24, 2010 — Decided July 1, 2010.) 

ON CERTIFIED ORDER of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, 

No. M2010-00169-SC-BPR-BP. 

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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 May 3, 2010, relator, Disciplinary Counsel, filed with this court 

a certified copy of an order of the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered January 

25, 2010, in In re Maynard, case No. M2010-00169-SC-BPR-BP, temporarily 

suspending respondent. Respondent did not provide written notification to the 

Clerk of this court within 30 days of the imposition of the discipline as required 

by Gov.Bar R.V(11)(F)(1). On May 12, 2010, this court ordered respondent to 

show cause why identical or comparable discipline should not be imposed in this 

state. Respondent did not file a response 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, Jerry LaVaughn Maynard, Attorney Registration No. 

0062828, last known business address in Nashville, Tennessee, be suspended until 

such time as he is reinstated to the practice of law in the state of Tennessee. 

{¶ 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 

another before any court, judge, commission, board, administrative agency, or 

other public authority. 
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{¶ 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 before entering into an employment, 

contractual, or consulting relationship with any attorney or law firm, 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. 

{¶ 8} 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. 

{¶ 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 against 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 respondent 

pursuant to 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. 
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{¶ 10} 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 the Supreme Court Rules for the 

Government of the Bar of Ohio, (3) respondent files evidence with the Clerk of 

this court and with Disciplinary Counsel demonstrating his reinstatement to the 

practice of law in Tennessee, (4) respondent complies with this and all other 

orders issued by this court, and (5) this court orders respondent reinstated. 

{¶ 11} It is further ordered that on or before 30 days from the date of this 

order, respondent shall: 

{¶ 12} 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 his place; 

{¶ 13} 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; 

{¶ 14} 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; 

{¶ 15} 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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{¶ 16} 5. Send all notices required by this order by certified mail with a 

return address where communications may thereafter be directed to respondent; 

{¶ 17} 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 

{¶ 18} 7. Retain and maintain a record of the various steps taken by 

respondent pursuant to this order. 

{¶ 19} 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. 

{¶ 20} 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. 

{¶ 21} 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. 

{¶ 22} 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. 

BROWN, C.J., and PFEIFER, LUNDBERG STRATTON, O’CONNOR,

O’DONNELL, LANZINGER, and CUPP, JJ., concur. 

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