The city appealed to the Supreme Court. Kevin M. Spellacy and Jennifer L. Swallow, 216.529.6030. Randall C. Oliver, 216.941.0101. Return to top Disciplinary Counsel v. Lawlor , case no. 00-281 Patrick M. Lawlor could see his license to practice law suspended for the second time since pleading guilty to felony theft charges five years ago. After being notified that Lawlor had been convicted of attempted aggravated grand theft, the Supreme Court suspended his law license in 1996 and ordered an investigation into potential professional misconduct tied to the criminal activity.
Disciplinary commissioners recommend that the suspension continue indefinitely.
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel, after completing its investigation, had asked for a permanent license revocation. Christopher J. Mallin, 216.662.7711. Return to top These summaries are prepared by the Communications Office solely to help news reporters determine if they want to cover the arguments. The summaries are not part of the case record and are not considered by the court at any point during its deliberations.