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client violation in Ohio

11 Ohio opinions name it 3 courts 1999–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Colegreen
ohio · 1982 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1999–2001
2 sentences

2001State v. Cole (1982), 2 Ohio St.3d 112 , 114 , 443 N.E.2d 169 , 171 ; State v. Jackson (1980), 64 Ohio St.2d 107 , 413 N.E.2d 819 , syllabus.

2001State v. Cole (1982), 2 Ohio St.3d 112 , 114 , 443 N.E.2d 169 , 171 ; State v. Jackson (1980), 64 Ohio St.2d 107 , 413 N.E.2d 819 , syllabus.

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Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Baldwingreen
ohio · 1996 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003In fact, after the attorney in Baldwin transferred the property back to his client, along with a profitable lease he had arranged, the client acknowledged that at no time had his former attorney “consciously” caused him “harm or financial detriment” by buying his property. 74 Ohio St.3d at 593, 660 N.E.2d 1145 . {¶ 31} When an attorney enters into a business transaction with a client in violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility, the closer the attorney’s misconduct is to deliberate deceit and misrepresentation, the more severe the sanction it requires.

2003In fact, after the attorney in Baldwin transferred the property back to his client, along with a profitable lease he had arranged, the client acknowledged that at no time had his former attorney “consciously” caused him “harm or financial detriment” by buying his property. 74 Ohio St.3d at 593, 660 N.E.2d 1145 . {¶ 31} When an attorney enters into a business transaction with a client in violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility, the closer the attorney’s misconduct is to deliberate deceit and misrepresentation, the more severe the sanction it requires.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Lorain Cty. Bar Ass'n v. Westgate neutral
ohio · 1998
2 sentences

2002Accordingly, in Westgate II, 84 Ohio St.3d 1418 , 702 N.E.2d 429 , we found him in contempt, revoked his probation, and suspended his license to practice law pending his compliance. {¶ 3} In July 1999, a former client of respondent began requesting that respondent return his case file and various police reports so that the client could challenge the criminal conviction for which he was serving a prison sentence.

2002Accordingly, in Westgate II, 84 Ohio St.3d 1418 , 702 N.E.2d 429 , we found him in contempt, revoked his probation, and suspended his license to practice law pending his compliance. {¶ 3} In July 1999, a former client of respondent began requesting that respondent return his case file and various police reports so that the client could challenge the criminal conviction for which he was serving a prison sentence.

22002–2002
State ex rel. Zuern v. Leis green
ohio · 1990
2 sentences

2021Zuern v. Leis, 56 Ohio St.3d 20, 22 , 564 N.E.2d 81 (1990) (voluntary disclosure of confidential records in previous litigation waived any claim of exemption under R.C. 149.43). {¶ 22} Fraley also argues that her disclosure of the opinion letter cannot waive the attorney-client privilege, because “the employee subject of the [opinion letter] is also a client for whom the privilege attaches as well.” Thus, without the waiver of “any relevant employee” referred to in the letter, Fraley says the document remains privileged.

2021Zuern v. Leis, 56 Ohio St.3d 20, 22 , 564 N.E.2d 81 (1990) (voluntary disclosure of confidential records in previous litigation waived any claim of exemption under R.C. 149.43). {¶ 22} Fraley also argues that her disclosure of the opinion letter cannot waive the attorney-client privilege, because “the employee subject of the [opinion letter] is also a client for whom the privilege attaches as well.” Thus, without the waiver of “any relevant employee” referred to in the letter, Fraley says the document remains privileged.

12021–2021
Miller v. Bassett, Unpublished Decision (7-13-2006) green
ohioctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2018Cuyahoga No. 86938, 2006-Ohio-3590 , 2006 WL 1934788 , ¶ 13 (" 'The attorney-client privilege bestows upon a client a privilege to refuse to disclose and to prevent others from disclosing confidential communications made between the attorney and client in the course of seeking or rendering legal advice.' "), quoting Frank W.

12018–2018
Burdett v. Harrah's Kansas Casino Corp. green
ksd · 2003
1 sentence

2007Kan. 2003), 294 F.Supp.2d 1215 . *Page 4 {¶ 9} "The Court hereby grants the Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings and Dismisses the Third Party Complaint against Third Party Defendant Client Services." {¶ 10} Frayne argues that the trial court erred in granting Client's motion because the court failed to follow the dictates of Civ.R. 12(C) by not construing the material allegations in her complaint as true, drawing all reasonable inferences in favor of the nonmovant.

12007–2007
State v. Port Clinton Fisheries, Inc. green
ohio · 1984
1 sentence

2005State v. Port Clinton Fisheries (1984), 12 Ohio St.3d 114 .

12005–2005
Amos v. Cohen green
ohioctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2005The purpose of the rule is to protect the interests of the client and the adverse party, as well as the institutional integrity of the legal system." Amos v. Cohen, 156 Ohio App.3d 492 , 2004-Ohio-1265 , 806 N.E.2d 1014 , at ¶ 8, {¶ 11} Appellants attached to their memorandum contra to appellees' motion for summary judgment the affidavit of Attorney Hillman.

2005The purpose of the rule is to protect the interests of the client and the adverse party, as well as the institutional integrity of the legal system." Amos v. Cohen, 156 Ohio App.3d 492 , 2004-Ohio-1265 , 806 N.E.2d 1014 , at ¶ 8, {¶ 11} Appellants attached to their memorandum contra to appellees' motion for summary judgment the affidavit of Attorney Hillman.

12005–2005
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2002Strickland v. Washington (1984), 466 U.S. 668 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 ; State v. Bradley (1989), 42 Ohio St.3d 136 .

2002Strickland v. Washington (1984), 466 U.S. 668 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 ; State v. Bradley (1989), 42 Ohio St.3d 136 .

12002–2002
State v. Bradley green
ohio · 1989
1 sentence

2002Strickland v. Washington (1984), 466 U.S. 668 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 ; State v. Bradley (1989), 42 Ohio St.3d 136 .

12002–2002
State v. Jackson green
ohio · 1980
2 sentences

2001State v. Cole (1982), 2 Ohio St.3d 112 , 114 , 443 N.E.2d 169 , 171 ; State v. Jackson (1980), 64 Ohio St.2d 107 , 413 N.E.2d 819 , syllabus.

2001State v. Cole (1982), 2 Ohio St.3d 112 , 114 , 443 N.E.2d 169 , 171 ; State v. Jackson (1980), 64 Ohio St.2d 107 , 413 N.E.2d 819 , syllabus.

12001–2001

Where else courts name it

TX 32 (1913–2024) CA 30 (1962–2024) NY 17 (1992–2024) PA 15 (1983–2024) IL 15 (1934–2026) IA 13 (1933–2022) WI 12 (1979–2025) OR 12 (1985–2026) SD 12 (1961–2026) NJ 12 (1981–2024) DC 11 (1997–2024) OH 11 (1999–2021) CO 11 (1912–2023) MD 10 (1983–2016) LA 10 (1984–2017) FL 9 (1978–2019) WA 9 (1990–2020) WV 8 (1994–2015) KY 8 (1987–2020) MI 8 (1971–2019) NM 7 (1994–2026) AZ 7 (1956–2012) MA 7 (1985–2024) GA 6 (2011–2026) IN 6 (1976–2003) NE 6 (1987–2015) AL 5 (1992–2024) CT 5 (1960–2013) ME 5 (1999–2023) UT 4 (1988–2023) AR 4 (1996–2022) DE 4 (1990–2017) MO 4 (1955–2006) NC 4 (2008–2023) ID 4 (1993–2015) MN 4 (1994–2014) MS 4 (1962–2023) KS 4 (1995–2024) VT 4 (2006–2023) MT 3 (1982–2009) SC 3 (1997–2009) NV 3 (1909–2016) AK 2 (1982–1995) OK 2 (1967–1970)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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