Regulation 1 - Pleadings and Motions(A)Motions. Within the period of time permitted for an answer to the complaint, the respondent may file any motion appropriate under Civ. R. 12, supported by a brief and affidavits if necessary. All other motions shall be made in accordance with Gov. Bar R. V and this regulation. A brief and affidavits, if appropriate, in opposition to a motion may be filed within fourteen days after filing of the motion, unless a shorter or longer period is ordered by the chair of the Board or panel chair. No oral hearing will be granted, and rulings of the Board will be made by the chair or vice-chair of the Board, hearing panel chair, or any commissioner designated by the director of the Board.(B)Extensions of time. For good cause, the Board chair or director, or, after appointment of a panel, the chair or judge or lawyer commissioner appointed to the panel may grant extensions of time for the filing of any pleading, motion, brief or affidavit, either before or after the time permitted for filing. No extension of time may be requested or granted to file a response to a notice of intent to certify default pursuant to Gov. Bar R. V, Section 14 or a consent to discipline agreement beyond the time set forth in Gov. Bar R. V, Section 16.(C)Withdrawal of Counsel. Counsel seeking to withdraw from a pending case in which a hearing has been scheduled shall file a motion to withdraw. In the case of counsel for the respondent or petitioner, the motion shall include a certification that a copy of the motion to withdrawal has been provided to the respondent or petitioner and that withdrawing counsel has complied or will comply with the applicable requirements of Prof. Cond. R. 1.16. The panel chair may conduct a hearing or phone conference prior to ruling on the motion.(D)Proof of Service. Every pleading after the complaint shall show proof of service.Ohio. Gov. Bar. R., reg. 1
Amended effective 3/1/2023.