Opinion
No. 2005-0382.
Submitted May 17, 2006.
Decided May 22, 2006.
ON APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT.
{¶ 1} This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing of an application for reinstatement by respondent, Eric J. Akers, Attorney Registration No. 0019706, last known business address in Ashland, Ohio.
{¶ 2} The court coming now to consider its order of October 12, 2005, wherein the court, pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(6)(B)(3), suspended respondent for a period of eighteen months with twelve months stayed on condition, finds that respondent has substantially complied with that order and with the provisions of Gov.Bar R. V(10)(A). Therefore,
{¶ 3} IT IS ORDERED by this court that respondent be, and hereby 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 Richland Cty. Bar Assn. v. Akers, 106 Ohio St.3d 337, 2005-Ohio-5144, 835 N.E.2d 29.
MOYER, C.J., RESNICK, PFEIFER, LUNDBERG STRATTON, O'CONNOR, O'DONNELL and LANZINGER, JJ., concur.