Court Opinion

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[Cite as Lorain Cty. Bar Assn. v. Rinderknecht, 132 Ohio St. 3d 1223, 2012-Ohio-2757.]

              LORAIN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION v. RINDERKNECHT.
                  [Cite as Lorain Cty. Bar Assn. v. Rinderknecht,
                       132 Ohio St. 3d 1223, 2012-Ohio-2757.]
       (No. 1996-1993—Submitted May 23, 2012—Decided June 5, 2012.)
                        ON APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT.
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        {¶ 1} This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing on
July 28, 2011, of a petition for reinstatement by respondent, Edward G.
Rinderknecht, Attorney Registration No. 0025845. 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 February 14, 2012, recommending that respondent be reinstated to
the practice of law in Ohio. No objections to the final report were filed.
        {¶ 2} Upon consideration thereof, it is ordered by this court that the
petition for reinstatement of respondent is granted and that respondent, Edward G.
Rinderknecht, last known address in Sheffield Lake, Ohio, is reinstated to the
practice of law in Ohio. It is further ordered that respondent shall serve a two-
year monitored probation pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(9).
        {¶ 3} It is further ordered that on or before 30 days from the date of this
order relator shall file with the clerk of this court the name of the attorney who
will serve as respondent's monitor, in accordance with Gov.Bar R. V(9), to advise
him on establishing a law practice, consult with him on a regular basis, and
monitor his practice.       It is further ordered that at the end of respondent's
probationary period, the relator shall file with the clerk of this court a report
indicating whether respondent, during the probationary period, complied with the
terms of the probation.
                              SUPREME COURT OF OHIO

        {¶ 4} It is further ordered by the court that respondent be taxed the costs
of these proceedings in the amount of $1,652.43, less the deposit of $500, for a
total balance due of $1,152.4, payable by cashier’s check or money order from
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 percent
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
may be referred to the attorney general for collection and respondent may be
found in contempt and suspended until all costs and accrued interest are paid in
full.
        {¶ 5} It is further ordered 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 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.
        {¶ 6} It is further ordered that at the end of the probationary period
respondent may apply for termination of probation as provided in Gov.Bar R.
V(9). It is further ordered that respondent's probation shall not be terminated until
(1) respondent files an application for termination of probation in compliance
with Gov.Bar R. V(9)(D), (2) respondent complies with this and all other orders
issued by this court, (3) respondent complies with the Rules for the Government
of the Bar of Ohio, (4) relator files with the clerk of this court a report indicating
that respondent has complied with the terms of the probation, and (5) this court
orders that the probation be terminated.
        {¶ 7} It is further ordered that all documents filed with this court in this
case shall meet the filing requirements set forth in the Rules of Practice of the

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Supreme Court of Ohio, including requirements as to form, number, and
timeliness of filings. All case documents are subject to Sup.R. 44 through 47,
which govern access to court records.
       {¶ 8} 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.
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       O’CONNOR, C.J., and PFEIFER, LUNDBERG STRATTON, O’DONNELL,
LANZINGER, CUPP, and MCGEE BROWN, JJ., concur.
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