The Board of Professional Conduct today announced the disciplinary hearings involving attorneys and judges charged with professional misconduct that are scheduled in July. All hearings take place before a three-member panel of the board and are open to the public.

Hearings may be continued for good cause at any time. Contact the board’s office at 614.387.9370 to confirm that a hearing will be held as scheduled. Upon request, case documents can be obtained via email.

July 6
Wood County Bar Association, Relator v. Robert Eugene Searfoss III, Respondent
Case No. 2015-055
Respondent’s address: 112 E. Oak St., Bowling Green
Respondent’s counsel: Patrick Cavanaugh, Toledo
Hearing Time/Location: 10 a.m.; Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, 65 S. Front St., West Hearing Room 104, Columbus

July 6
Disciplinary Counsel, Relator v. Richard Barbera, Respondent
Case No. 2015-070
Respondent’s address: 144-H Royal Crest Drive, Seville
Respondent’s counsel: None
Hearing Time/Location: 10 a.m.; Moyer Judicial Center, North Hearing Room 106

July 12
Ohio State Bar Association, Relator v. Harry Joseph Jacob III, Respondent
Case No. 2015-019
Respondent’s address: 7163 Southside Park Drive, Solon
Respondent’s counsel: Michael Murman, Lakewood
Hearing Time/Location: 10 a.m.; Moyer Judicial Center, North Hearing Room 106