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In re Calabrese
Citations: 2013 Ohio 3201; 136 Ohio St. 3d 1226; 991 N.E.2d 1149Docket: 2013-1145
Court: Ohio Supreme Court; July 23, 2013; Ohio; State Supreme Court
Original Court Document: View Document
On July 18, 2013, the Supreme Court of Ohio received a certified copy of a felony conviction against attorney Anthony Orlando Calabrese III, leading to an interim suspension from practicing law effective immediately. The court ordered Calabrese to cease all legal activities, including representing clients and handling trust funds. He is divested of all rights associated with a licensed attorney in Ohio and must verify compliance with registration requirements before engaging with any attorney or law firm. Calabrese is required to complete one credit hour of continuing legal education for each month of suspension, including specific professional conduct training. Reinstatement to practice law in Ohio hinges on fulfilling various compliance conditions and court orders, including reimbursement of any amounts awarded by the Clients' Security Fund within specified timeframes. Additionally, Calabrese must notify all clients and co-counsel of his suspension and advise clients to seek alternative representation. Respondent must deliver all client-related materials in pending matters and notify clients or co-counsel of how and when to collect these materials, emphasizing any urgency. Any unearned fees or expenses paid in advance must be refunded, and an accounting of any trust money or property in respondent's possession is required. Respondent is obligated to inform opposing counsel or adverse parties of their disqualification as an attorney following this order and must file a notice of disqualification with the relevant court. All notifications must be sent via certified mail with a return address. An affidavit confirming compliance with these requirements must be filed with the court clerk and disciplinary counsel, including proof of notice service and the affiant's contact address. Respondent must maintain records of actions taken per this order and notify the clerk and disciplinary counsel of any address changes. All documents filed must adhere to the Supreme Court of Ohio's Rules of Practice regarding format, quantity, and timeliness, and access to court records is governed by Sup.R. 44-47. Service of this order and all related orders is effective when sent to respondent's last known address. The court clerk is instructed to issue certified copies of this order and publish it at respondent's expense, as specified in Gov.Bar R. V(8)(D). The Chief Justice and other justices concur with this order.