Case Name: Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Washington
Court: Supreme Court of Ohio
Jurisdiction: Ohio
Decision Date: 1997-06-11
Citations: 78 Ohio St. 3d 541
Docket Number: No. 96-2787
Parties: Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Washington.
Judges: Moyer, C.J., Douglas, Resnick, Pfeifer, Cook and Lundberg Stratton, JJ., concur.
Reporter: Ohio State Reports, Third Service
Volume: 78
Pages: 541–543

Head Matter:
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Washington.
[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Washington (1997), 78 Ohio St.3d 541.]
(No. 96-2787
Submitted February 19, 1997
Decided June 11, 1997.)
Geoffrey Stem, Disciplinary Counsel, and Stacy Solochek, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, for relator.
William T. Washington, pro se.

Opinion:
Per Curiam.
We adopt the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the board. By engaging a co-counsel without determining whether he would be able to perform his duties, respondent neglected the legal matter entrusted to him by the court. By being less than honest in his reasons for time extensions, respondent engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. Respondent is hereby suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for six months. Costs are taxed to respondent.
Judgment accordingly.
Moyer, C.J., Douglas, Resnick, Pfeifer, Cook and Lundberg Stratton, JJ., concur.
F.E. Sweeney, J., dissents and would publicly reprimand respondent.