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Learn about abandoned client files held by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Supreme Court of Ohio. This page lists files from attorneys who have died, disappeared, been disciplined, or are otherwise unable to manage their practice. Understand the legal guidelines under Gov.Bar R. V(26)(A), file availability limitations, and health-related reasons files may be destroyed. Abandoned Client Files Legal Disclaimer Under Gov.Bar R.V(26)(A) , ODC may obtain the client files of an attorney who has died, disappeared, been disciplined, been deported, or is incapacitated. ODC exercises this authority based on staff time and storage space constraints. ODC is not, however, required to take over an attorney’s client files. Please understand that the files retrieved may not comprise all of an attorney’s client files. ODC cannot guarantee that a particular file will be among those we retrieve. Further, the condition of the space in which the files were stored or the files themselves may result in summary destruction of the files. Things like mold, mildew, insects, and exposed asbestos may cause us to destroy files so as not to endanger our employees while still ensuring that the clients' personal identifying information is protected. For more information about how to handle client files, please refer to the pamphlet found here . The following attorneys have abandoned client files. Attorney’s Name Location of Practice Alo, Mohammed Dublin Armengau, Javier Columbus Beeler, Robert Carey Blackwell, Robert Bowling Green Brannock, Keith Columbus Brantner, Jeffery Columbus Brezine, Don Fairborn Brock, Thomas Columbus Buzney, Sandra Cleveland Buzzelli, Russell Medina Carroll, Gregory West Union Christopher, Judith Columbus Page 1 of 8 The following attorneys files have extenuating circumstances. Please contact the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. The following attorneys files have
been destroyed. Attorney’s Name Bernstein, David Brezine, Don (Wills) Claybon, Stanley Edwards, Steve Freeman, Bryan Kamer, Edward Lancione, David Obertholtzer, Mattheu Paulig, Karl Rittinger, Robert Rogers, Richard Sherman, Dennis Page 1 of 2 Attorney’s Name Brubaker, Bruce Byers, Kevin Corley, James R Daly, James E Gradison, Helen Hamilton, Jerome Klein, Linda Lett, Sam McCune, Richard Ohlin, Joseph Pearch, Gary Reber, Frank Page 1 of 2

Learn about IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) requirements in Ohio. Attorneys must deposit certain client funds into IOLTA accounts to comply with Rule 1.15 of the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct. This page provides an overview of IOLTA rules, exemptions, sample documents, and access to the Trust Accounting 101 course for CLE credit. Support legal aid while managing trust accounts properly. IOLTA What is IOLTA? IOLTA is an acronym for “Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts.” Lawyers must place client funds into an IOLTA pursuant to Ohio Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15. The interest earned on these accounts generates revenue for the state’s legal aid fund. Every lawyer licensed to practice in the state of Ohio who receives client funds (filing fees, unearned retainers, settlements, etc.) must establish an IOLTA. If a lawyer is associated with or employed by a law firm, the firm’s IOLTA may be used. If a lawyer does not receive and disburse client funds and neither the lawyer nor the lawyer’s firm maintains a trust account in Ohio, the lawyer is exempt from Ohio’s IOLTA provisions. An attorney may establish an IOLTA at any bank, savings & loan association, credit union, or savings bank that is authorized to transact business in the state of Ohio and currently participates in Ohio’s IOLTA program. If you have questions about an IOLTA, you may refer to the complete FAQ or review the questions below. For information about managing client files or trust accounts, please review our online brochure . IOLTA FAQS Continuing Legal Education Events Trust Accounting 101: Basic Management Skills and Best Practices Wed, Feb 18 Moyer Judicial Center (Cost: $75) This class will focus on basic trust accounting procedures, such as terminology, types of fees that Ohio lawyers may accept, and how to account for different types of fees. This course is approved for 3.5 hours of professional conduct CLE. See Terms and Conditions. ENROLL Trust Accounting 101: Basic Management Skills and Best Practices Wed, Nov 12 Cincinnati Bar Association (Cost: $75) This class will focus on basic trust accounting procedures, such as terminology, types of fees that Ohio lawyers may accept, and how to account for different types of fees. This course is approved for 3.5 hours of professional conduct CLE. See Terms and Conditions. Details Trust Accounting 101: Basic Management Skills and Best Practices (1) Wed, Aug 13 Moyer Judicial Center (Cost: $75) This class will focus on basic trust accounting procedures, such as terminology, types of fees that Ohio lawyers may accept, and how to account for different types of fees. This course is approved for 3.5 hours of professional conduct CLE. See Terms and Conditions. Details Trust Accounting 101 Enrollment Guide IOLTA 101 is a free, one-hour, virtual self-study CLE that reviews the basics of proper trust account management. Among other topics, the CLE covers relevant rules, required records, different types of fee arrangements, monthly reconciliation, and typical IOLTA scams. To enroll, please follow the instructions below. ODC also offers a quarterly 3.5-hour CLE regarding trust account management, which takes a more in-depth look at the above topics. To enroll in the 3.5-hour CLE, please click here . OHIOCOURTEDU LOGIN LOGIN Click the above link. This will take you to the new website for OhioCourtEDU. If you have ever completed a course in OhioCourtEDU, select “LOGIN TO ACCOUNT”. If you do not have an account, click “CREATE AN ACCOUNT”. Follow the instructions to login and access your dashboard. SEARCH Once you are in OhioCourtEDU, you can search for the course via the Catalog button or the magnifying glass/search bar at the top of the site. Search for the course titled “Trust Accounting 101.” BEGIN THE COURSE To begin the course, select the “Enroll” button, then you are able to click “Launch” to start the course. EVALUATION You must complete the mandatory course evaluation after you complete the online module to receive your completion certificate and CLE credit. At the end of the online module, click the Exit button. At the right of the screen, the course evaluation will be listed as the next course task in the menu. Select the course evaluation, answer the questions, then click Submit. CERTIFICATE After completing the course evaluation, you will want to return to the learner dashboard. Next, select the My Transcript button. Select the Certificates heading near the top of the page or scroll down to that section of the page. Locate the “Trust Accounting 101” course within the certificate list and select Download at right. Your certificate will open in a new browser tab. If you don't see a new window with your certificate, allow pop-ups. You can now save or print your certificate. We will report your CLE credit to the appropriate office. Please be advised that reporting will take place monthly, so your CLE record may not reflect your completion of this course for 30-45 days post-completion. IOLTA Overdraft Insufficient Funds Reporting Contact Information Email: IOLTA@odc.ohio.gov Mail: Office of Disciplinary Counsel 65 E. State Street, Suite 1510 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Fax: (614) 387-9709 Under Ohio Revised Code § 4705.10, depository institutions are required to notify the Office of Disciplinary Counsel “when a properly payable instrument is presented for payment from the account, and the account contains insufficient funds.” This obligation applies regardless of whether “the instrument is honored by the depository institution.” The required notice must be provided within five banking days of the date the instrument was honored or returned due to insufficient funds. ODC encourages use of the attached form to report overdraft or insufficient funds. The form can be emailed, mailed, or faxed to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel at the contact information provided. For additional information, please see the form. VIEW FORM IOLTA Sample Documents Settlement Disbursement Client Ledger Monthly Reconciliation Bank Records General Ledger Client Invoices Complete Set of IOLTA Sample Documents

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