Narrative Opinion Summary
George Mineff, Jr. is publicly reprimanded for misconduct, specifically violating DR 5-103(B). The board's findings and recommendation are fully endorsed. Costs are imposed on the respondent. The judgment is supported by Justices Douglas, Wright, Resnick, F.E. Sweeney, and Cook. Chief Justice Moyer and Justice Pfeifer dissent, advocating for a six-month suspension from the practice of law, which would be stayed, referencing the dissent in Toledo Bar Assn. v. McGill (1992).
Legal Issues Addressed
Dissenting Opinion on Sanction Severitysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Chief Justice Moyer and Justice Pfeifer dissent, suggesting a more severe penalty of a six-month suspension, which would be stayed.
Reasoning: Chief Justice Moyer and Justice Pfeifer dissent, advocating for a six-month suspension from the practice of law, which would be stayed, referencing the dissent in Toledo Bar Assn. v. McGill (1992).
Endorsement of Board's Findings and Recommendationssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court endorses the board's findings and accepts the recommendation of a public reprimand for the respondent.
Reasoning: The board's findings and recommendation are fully endorsed.
Imposition of Costs on Respondentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court orders that the costs of the proceedings are to be borne by the respondent, George Mineff, Jr.
Reasoning: Costs are imposed on the respondent.
Judicial Support for Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: A majority of the justices support the judgment to reprimand the respondent, while two justices dissent.
Reasoning: The judgment is supported by Justices Douglas, Wright, Resnick, F.E. Sweeney, and Cook.
Public Reprimand for Professional Misconductsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The respondent, George Mineff, Jr., receives a public reprimand for violating ethical rules, specifically DR 5-103(B).
Reasoning: George Mineff, Jr. is publicly reprimanded for misconduct, specifically violating DR 5-103(B).