Case Name: Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Maxwell
Court: Supreme Court of Ohio
Jurisdiction: Ohio
Decision Date: 1998-08-12
Citations: 83 Ohio St. 3d 7
Docket Number: No. 97-2185
Parties: Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Maxwell.
Judges: Moyer, C.J., Douglas, Resnick, F.E. Sweeney, Pfeifer, Cook and Lundberg Stratton, JJ., concur.
Reporter: Ohio State Reports, Third Service
Volume: 83
Pages: 7–10

Head Matter:
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Maxwell.
[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Maxwell (1998), 83 Ohio St.3d 7.]
(No. 97-2185
Submitted May 13, 1998
Decided August 12, 1998.)
Jonathan E. Coughlan, Disciplinary Counsel, and Harald F. Craig III, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, for relator.
David C. Maxwell, pro se.

Opinion:
Per Curiam.
We adopt the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the board. Respondent is hereby suspended from the practice of law for two years, with one year of the suspension stayed on the condition that respondent make restitution, if any, as determined by relator; that he enter into an arrangement with the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program ("OLAP") relating to his treatment for alcoholism and/or substance abuse, if any; that he abstain from alcohol and drugs; that he be subject to random testing by OLAP; that he attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and any other recovery program recommended by OLAP; and that his OLAP monitor report periodically to relator about respondent's compliance. These conditions shall be in effect during the entire two-year period, and restitution is to be made prior to respondent's seeking a stay of the second year of suspension. Costs taxed to respondent.
Judgment accordingly.
Moyer, C.J., Douglas, Resnick, F.E. Sweeney, Pfeifer, Cook and Lundberg Stratton, JJ., concur.