Ohio Board of Professional Conduct
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Board News and Events
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April 10, 2025
Board of Professional Conduct Issues Advisory Opinions
The Board of Professional Conduct has issued two advisory opinions addressing the confidentiality of a grievance in the context of a judicial disqualification matter and the acquisition of a mortgage on a client’s real property to secure legal fees. These opinions replace earlier guidance issued under the former Code of Professional Responsibility.
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December 20, 2024
Board of Professional Conduct Issues Advisory Opinions
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued two advisory opinions concerning judicial disqualification that replace prior opinions analyzing questions under the former Code of Judicial Conduct.
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December 18, 2024
Board of Professional Conduct Elects Leadership for 2025
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct announced the election of Patrick M. McLaughlin and Teri R. Daniel to serve as chair and vice-chair, respectively, in 2025
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October 15, 2024
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued Advisory Opinion 2024-05, regarding a lawyer's ethical duties after receiving inadvertently sent information in response to a public records request.
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June 18, 2024
Board of Professional Conduct Issues Advisory Opinion on Lawyer Fee Arbitration
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued an advisory opinion clarifying the application of a rule that mandates the arbitration or mediation of fee disputes between lawyers.
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April 30, 2024
Ohio Board of Professional Conduct Issues Advisory Opinion on Improper Fee Agreement
The Board of Professional Conduct has issued an advisory opinion addressing the permissibility of an alternative fee arrangement under the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct. The opinion replaces Adv. Op. 1995-7 that analyzed the issue under the former Code of Professional Responsibility.
February 16, 2024
Board of Professional Conduct Issues Two Advisory Opinions
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has released two advisory opinions concerning in-house counsel and lawyers serving in the dual role of guardian ad litem/lawyer. Each opinion replaces an earlier opinion that analyzed the issue presented under the former Code of Professional Responsibility.
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February 12, 2024
Board of Professional Conduct Issues 2023 Annual Report
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued its 2023 annual report, highlighting the disposition of 41 disciplinary cases, including two judicial misconduct cases, and continued efforts to educate Ohio judges and lawyers about their professional responsibilities.
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