Columbus Bar Assn. v. Winkfield

¶ 1 This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing on July 7, 2008 of a petition for reinstatement by respondent, Lawrence Edward Winkfield, Attorney Registration No. 0034254. In accordance with Gov.Bar R. V(10)(F), respondent’s petition for reinstatement was referred to the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline. The board filed its final report in this court on June 18, 2009, recommending that respondent’s petition for reinstatement to the practice of law in Ohio be denied. Respondent filed objections to the final report, and relator filed an answer. Upon consideration thereof, ¶ 2 It is ordered by this court that the petition for reinstatement of respondent is denied. ¶ 3 It is further ordered by the court that respondent be taxed the costs of these proceedings in the amount of $1,615.31, less the deposit of $500.00, for a total balance due of $1,115.31 payable by certified check or money order by respondent on or before 90 days from the date of this order. If costs are not paid on or before 90 days from the date of this order, interest at the rate of 10% per annum will accrue until costs are paid in full. It is further ordered that if costs are not paid in full on or before 90 days from the date of this order, the matter will be submitted to the Attorney General for collection of costs and all accrued interest. ¶ 4 It is further ordered, sua sponte, by the court that within 90 days of the date of this order, respondent shall reimburse any amounts that have been awarded against the respondent by the Clients’ Security Fund pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VIII(7)(F). It is further ordered, sua sponte, by the court that if, after the date of this order, the Clients’ Security Fund awards any amount against respondent pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VIII(7)(F), respondent shall reimburse that amount to the Clients’ Security Fund within 90 days of the notice of such award. ¶ 5 It is further ordered, sua sponte, that all documents filed with this court in this case shall meet the filing requirements set forth in the Rules of Practice of the Supreme Court of Ohio, including requirements as to form, number, and *1212 timeliness of filings. All case documents are subject to Rules 44 through 47 of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio, which govern access to court records. ¶ 6 It is further ordered that the Clerk of this court issue certified copies of this order as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(8)(D)(1), that publication be made as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(8)(D)(2), and that respondent bear the costs of publication. ¶ 7 For earlier case, see Columbus Bar Assn. v. Winkfield, 107 Ohio St.3d 360, 2006-Ohio-6, 839 N.E.2d 924. Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, O’Connor, O’Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur. Lundberg Stratton, J., dissents and would reinstate the respondent with conditions.