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Disciplinary Counsel v. McKenna

Citations: 112 Ohio St. 3d 1427; 859 N.E.2d 975Docket: Case No. 2005-1546

Court: Ohio Supreme Court; January 7, 2007; Ohio; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Daniel Edward McKenna, Attorney Registration No. 0069944, is found in contempt of court for not complying with an order issued on February 22, 2006. Specifically, he failed to file an affidavit of compliance by the deadline of March 24, 2006, and did not pay board costs totaling $15.10 by the deadline of May 23, 2006. This order was made sua sponte by the court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Contempt of Court for Non-Compliance with Court Orders

Application: The court found the attorney in contempt for failing to meet specific obligations set forth in a prior order, demonstrating the enforcement of compliance with court mandates.

Reasoning: Daniel Edward McKenna, Attorney Registration No. 0069944, is found in contempt of court for not complying with an order issued on February 22, 2006.

Obligation to Pay Board Costs

Application: The attorney's failure to pay the board costs by the designated date underscores the financial obligations that must be fulfilled as part of court orders.

Reasoning: and did not pay board costs totaling $15.10 by the deadline of May 23, 2006.

Requirement to File Affidavit of Compliance

Application: The attorney failed to file the required affidavit of compliance by the specified deadline, illustrating the procedural requirements imposed by the court.

Reasoning: Specifically, he failed to file an affidavit of compliance by the deadline of March 24, 2006.

Sua Sponte Issuance of Court Orders

Application: The court issued the order on its own motion, reflecting the court's authority to initiate actions without a request from any party.

Reasoning: This order was made sua sponte by the court.