Opinion
No. 97-2185
Submitted May 13, 1998.
Decided August 12, 1998.
Jonathan E. Coughlan, Disciplinary Counsel, and Harald F. Craig III, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, for relator.
David C. Maxwell, pro se.
We adopt the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the board. Respondent is hereby suspended from the practice of law for two years, with one year of the suspension stayed on the condition that respondent make restitution, if any, as determined by relator; that he enter into an arrangement with the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program ("OLAP") relating to his treatment for alcoholism and/or substance abuse, if any; that he abstain from alcohol and drugs; that he be subject to random testing by OLAP; that he attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and any other recovery program recommended by OLAP; and that his OLAP monitor report periodically to relator about respondents compliance. These conditions shall be in effect during the entire two-year period, and restitution is to be made prior to respondents seeking a stay of the second year of suspension. Costs taxed to respondent.
Judgment accordingly.
MOYER, C.J., DOUGLAS, RESNICK, F.E. SWEENEY, PFEIFER, COOK and LUNDBERG STRATTON, JJ., concur.