Opinion
2020-1520
12-12-2022
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association v. Morton.
Submitted December 8, 2022
On Application for Reinstatement.
{¶ 1} This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing of an application for reinstatement by respondent, John Alex Morton, Attorney Registration No. 0028021, last known business address in Richmond Heights, Ohio.
{¶ 2} The court coming now to consider its order of November 23, 2021, wherein the court, pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(12)(A)(3), suspended respondent from the practice of law for a period of one year, with six months stayed on condition, 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.
{¶ 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(17)(E)(1) and that publication be made as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(17)(E)(2).
{¶ 5} For earlier case, see Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Morton, 166 Ohio St.3d 266, 2021-Ohio-4095, 185 N.E.3d 65.
O'CONNOR, C.J., and KENNEDY, FISCHER, DEWINE, DONNELLY, STEWART, and BRUNNER, JJ., concur.