Opinion
2021-0759
05-12-2023
Lorain County Bar Association v. Nelson.
Submitted May 10, 2023
On Application for Reinstatement.
{¶ 1} This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing of an application for reinstatement by respondent, Kenneth Allen Nelson II, Attorney Registration No. 0075834, last known business address in Avon Lake, Ohio.
{¶ 2} The court coming now to consider its order of April 21, 2022, wherein the court, pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(12)(A)(3), suspended respondent from the practice of law for a period of two years, with one year stayed on conditions, finds that respondent has complied with that order and with the provisions of Gov.Bar R. V(24).
{¶ 3} Therefore, it is ordered by this court that respondent is reinstated to the practice of law in the State of Ohio. It is further ordered that in accordance with Gov.Bar R. V(21) and consistent with the opinion rendered herein on April 21, 2022, respondent shall serve a two-year period of monitored probation.
{¶ 4} It is further ordered that at the end of the probationary period respondent may apply for termination of probation as provided in Gov.Bar R. V(21). It is further ordered that respondent's probation shall not be terminated until (1) respondent files an application for termination of probation in compliance with Gov.Bar R. V(21)(D), (2) respondent complies with this and all other orders issued by this court, (3) respondent complies with the Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio, (4) relator files with the clerk of this court a report indicating that respondent has complied with the terms of the probation, and (5) this court orders that the probation be terminated.
{¶ 5} It is further ordered that the clerk of this court issue certified copies of this order as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(17)(E)(1) and that publication be made as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(17)(E)(2).
{¶ 6} For earlier case, see Lorain Cty. Bar Assn. v. Nelson, 168 Ohio St.3d 596, 2022-Ohio-1288, 200 N.E.3d 1039.
KENNEDY, C.J., and FISCHER, DEWINE, DONNELLY, STEWART, BRUNNER, and DETERS, JJ., concur.