Three disciplinary hearings involving attorneys charged with misconduct are scheduled for February.

Three disciplinary hearings involving attorneys charged with misconduct are scheduled for February.

The Ohio Supreme Court’s Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline today announced that three disciplinary hearings involving attorneys charged with professional misconduct are scheduled this month. 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 or the Office of Public Information at 614.387.9250 for more information about a case. Upon request, case documents can be obtained via email.

February 4, 5 & 6
Disciplinary Counsel, Relator v. Scott C. Smith, Respondent
Case No. 11-072
Respondent’s address: 2877 Plymouth Road, Pepper Pike
Hearing Time/Location: 10 a.m.; Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, 1301 East Ninth Street, second level, Cleveland

February 13 & 14
Disciplinary Counsel, Relator v. Richard “Nick” Grove Ward, Respondent
Case No. 12-026
Respondent’s address: 119 East Court Street, Suite 308, Cincinnati
Hearing Time/Location: 10 a.m.; Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, 65 South Front Street, North Hearing Room 106, Columbus

February 22
Disciplinary Counsel, Relator v. David Edward Troller, Respondent
Case No. 12-057
Respondent’s address: 8585 Duke Blvd., Mason
Hearing Time/Location: 10 a.m.; Moyer Judicial Center, 65 South Front Street, North Hearing Room 106, Columbus