The Board of Commissioners of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (LFCP) reimbursed $96,262.50 to 12 victims of attorney theft at its September meeting. Six former or suspended Ohio attorneys were found to have misappropriated client funds, and four deceased attorneys were also involved in the claims presented to the board.

Since its inception, the LFCP has awarded more than $26 million to consumers.

Fairfield County
Former clients of suspended attorney Jeffrey Hunter were determined eligible for reimbursement of $2,500 due to his failure to refund unearned fees. His license to practice law in Ohio was suspended on July 9, 2025.

Franklin County
The board determined that former clients of two Franklin County attorneys were eligible for reimbursement.

Three former clients of Ebonie Michelle Martin were determined eligible for reimbursement totaling $58,500 as a result of her misappropriation of client settlement funds. Martin resigned from the practice of law in Ohio, with discipline pending, on Jan. 13, 2026. 

A former client of Owen David Kalis was determined eligible for reimbursement of $1,250 as a result of his failure to refund unearned fees. Kalis resigned from the practice of law in Ohio, with discipline pending, on May 13, 2024.

Cuyahoga County
The board determined that former clients of two deceased Cuyahoga County attorneys were eligible for reimbursement.

A former client of Rachel Sindell was determined to be eligible for reimbursement in the amount of $3,000 as a result of the attorney’s failure to provide the services requested and failure to refund the fee. She passed away on March 14, 2024.

A former client of Steven Sindell was determined to be eligible for reimbursement in the amount of $1,500 for failing to provide the services requested and to refund the fee. He passed away on Oct. 3, 2024.

Hocking County
A former client of former attorney Louis Henninger II was reimbursed $3,550 because he failed to complete the services requested and refund the unearned fee. Henninger resigned from the practice of law in Ohio, with disciplinary action pending, on May 26, 2026.

Lucas County
A former client of Nicholas Hetzer was determined to be eligible for reimbursement in the amount of $21,262.50 as a result of his failure to provide the services requested. He passed away on Feb.21, 2025.

Mahoning County
Past clients of two former Mahoning County attorneys were determined eligible for reimbursement by the board.

A former client of deceased attorney William Kissinger was reimbursed $1,500 as a result of his failure to provide the services requested. He passed away on March 14, 2023.

A past client of former attorney Robert J. Rohrbaugh II was reimbursed $2,000 for failing to provide the requested services. He was suspended indefinitely from the practice of law in Ohio on Oct. 29, 2024.

Montgomery County
A previous client of former attorney David E. Stenson was reimbursed $1,200 due to his failure to complete the services requested. Stenson resigned from the practice of law in Ohio, with disciplinary action pending, on Feb. 18, 2025.

Board determinations become final 30 days after the determination unless a party requests reconsideration. If reconsideration is granted, the claim will be reviewed by the board at its next scheduled meeting.

The LFCP, formerly known as the Clients’ Security Fund, was created in 1985 by the Supreme Court of Ohio to reimburse victims of attorney theft, embezzlement, or misappropriation. The LFCP is not taxpayer-funded but is funded by registration fees paid by every Ohio attorney. Ohio has more than 45,000 attorneys engaged in the active practice of law. Less than 1% of those attorneys are involved in claims reimbursed by the LFCP.

Clients who believe they have sustained financial losses resulting from attorney theft, embezzlement, or misappropriation should contact the LFCP by calling 614-387-9390 or toll-free at 800-231-1680 in Ohio.