[Cite as Columbus Bar Assn. v. Winkfield, 123 Ohio St.3d 1211, 2009-Ohio-5682.]

COLUMBUS BAR ASSOCIATION v. WINKFIELD. 

[Cite as Columbus Bar Assn. v. Winkfield, 

123 Ohio St.3d 1211, 2009-Ohio-5682.] 

(No. 2005-1115 — Submitted September 16, 2009 — Decided 

September 29, 2009.) 

ON PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT. 

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{¶ 1} This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing on 

July 7, 2008 of a petition for reinstatement by respondent, Lawrence Edward 

Winkfield, Attorney Registration No. 0034254. In accordance with Gov.Bar R. 

V(10)(F), respondent's petition for reinstatement was referred to the Board of 

Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline. The board filed its final report in 

this court on June 18, 2009, recommending that respondent’s petition for 

reinstatement to the practice of law in Ohio be denied. Respondent filed 

objections to the final report, and relator filed an answer. Upon consideration 

thereof, 

{¶ 2} It is ordered by this court that the petition for reinstatement of 

respondent is denied. 

{¶ 3} It is further ordered by the court that respondent be taxed the costs 

of these proceedings in the amount of $1,615.31, less the deposit of $500, for a 

total balance due of $1,115.31 payable by certified 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% 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 will be 

submitted to the Attorney General for collection of costs and all accrued interest. 
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{¶ 4} 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 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. 

{¶ 5} 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. All case documents are subject to Rules 44 

through 47 of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio, 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(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. 

{¶ 7} For earlier case, see Columbus Bar Assn. v. Winkfield, 107 Ohio 

St.3d 360, 2006-Ohio-6, 839 N.E.2d 924. 

MOYER, C.J., and PFEIFER, O’CONNOR, O’DONNELL, LANZINGER, and

CUPP, JJ., concur. 

LUNDBERG STRATTON, J., dissents and would reinstate the respondent with 

conditions. 

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