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In re Report of Commission on Continuing Legal Education

Citation: 112 Ohio St. 3d 1479Docket: CLE-94-32550

Court: Ohio Supreme Court; February 19, 2007; Ohio; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

A report from the Commission on Continuing Legal Education led to sanctions against attorney Jerome Francis Hagan for noncompliance with Gov.Bar R. X during the 1992-1993 reporting period. On August 11, 1995, the court upheld the commission's recommendation, imposing a sanction fee and suspending Hagan from practicing law based on Gov.Bar R. X(6)(B)(3) and (5)(A)(4). Reinstatement was contingent upon Hagan fulfilling specific requirements outlined in Gov.Bar R. X(7) and complying with all court orders. On February 7, 2007, the commission recommended Hagan's reinstatement, confirming he had paid all fees, addressed deficiencies, and complied with Gov.Bar R. X. The commission certified that Hagan completed the necessary continuing legal education credits during his suspension. The court has accepted the commission's recommendation and reinstated Jerome Francis Hagan to the practice of law in Ohio.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certification of Compliance with Continuing Legal Education

Application: The commission confirmed Hagan's compliance with the continuing legal education requirements during his suspension, recommending his reinstatement.

Reasoning: The commission certified that Hagan completed the necessary continuing legal education credits during his suspension.

Reinstatement Conditions for Suspended Attorneys

Application: Hagan's reinstatement was contingent upon fulfilling specific educational requirements and complying with all court orders as outlined in the governing bar rules.

Reasoning: Reinstatement was contingent upon Hagan fulfilling specific requirements outlined in Gov.Bar R. X(7) and complying with all court orders.

Reinstatement to Practice of Law

Application: The court accepted the commission's recommendation and reinstated Hagan to practice law after confirming his compliance with all requirements.

Reasoning: The court has accepted the commission's recommendation and reinstated Jerome Francis Hagan to the practice of law in Ohio.

Sanctions for Noncompliance with Continuing Legal Education Requirements

Application: Attorney Jerome Francis Hagan was sanctioned for failing to comply with continuing legal education requirements as specified by Gov.Bar R. X during the 1992-1993 reporting period.

Reasoning: A report from the Commission on Continuing Legal Education led to sanctions against attorney Jerome Francis Hagan for noncompliance with Gov.Bar R. X during the 1992-1993 reporting period.

Suspension from Practice of Law due to Educational Noncompliance

Application: The court imposed a suspension on Hagan from practicing law based on specific sections of the governing bar rules, contingent on his future compliance.

Reasoning: On August 11, 1995, the court upheld the commission's recommendation, imposing a sanction fee and suspending Hagan from practicing law based on Gov.Bar R. X(6)(B)(3) and (5)(A)(4).