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Disciplinary Counsel v. Madden

Citations: 97 Ohio St. 3d 1414; 777 N.E.2d 271Docket: 1999-2234

Court: Ohio Supreme Court; October 24, 2002; Ohio; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

James Patrick Madden, Attorney Registration No. 0023597, has been found in contempt by the court for not complying with a previous court order dated June 21, 2000. Specifically, he failed to pay board costs totaling $1,003.92 by the deadline of September 19, 2000, and also failed to pay publication costs amounting to $339.06 by the deadline of January 9, 2002. His last known business address is in Rocky River, Ohio.

Legal Issues Addressed

Contempt of Court for Non-Compliance with Court Order

Application: The court found James Patrick Madden in contempt for failing to comply with the financial obligations set forth in a previous court order.

Reasoning: James Patrick Madden, Attorney Registration No. 0023597, has been found in contempt by the court for not complying with a previous court order dated June 21, 2000.

Obligation to Pay Court-Ordered Costs

Application: Madden's failure to meet the deadlines for payment of board and publication costs constituted non-compliance with the court's order.

Reasoning: Specifically, he failed to pay board costs totaling $1,003.92 by the deadline of September 19, 2000, and also failed to pay publication costs amounting to $339.06 by the deadline of January 9, 2002.