Disciplinary Counsel v. Karris

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[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Karris, 131 Ohio St.3d 1223, 2012-Ohio-1140.] DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. KARRIS. [Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Karris, 131 Ohio St.3d 1223, 2012-Ohio-1140.] (No. 2010-1898 Submitted March 15, 2012 Decided March 19, 2012.) ON APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT. __________________ {¶ 1} This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing of an application for reinstatement by respondent, Tom John Karris, Attorney Registration No. 0033659, last known business address in Strongsville, Ohio. {¶ 2} The court coming now to consider its order of September 1, 2011, wherein the court, pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(6)(B)(3), suspended respondent for a period of six months, finds that respondent has substantially complied with that order and with the provisions of Gov.Bar R. V(10)(A). {¶ 3} Therefore, it is ordered by this court that respondent is reinstated to the practice of law in the state of Ohio. {¶ 4} 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. {¶ 5} For earlier case, see Disciplinary Counsel v. Karris, 129 Ohio St.3d 499, 2011-Ohio-4243, 954 N.E.2d 118. O CONNOR, C.J., and PFEIFER, LUNDBERG STRATTON, O DONNELL, LANZINGER, CUPP, and MCGEE BROWN, JJ., concur. ______________________

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