TRUMBULL CTY. BAR ASSN. v. JOSEPH

No. 90-2086.

58 Ohio St. 3d 258 (1991)

TRUMBULL COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION v. JOSEPH.

Supreme Court of Ohio.

Decided April 3, 1991.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kevin P. Murphy and Catherine J. Howley, for relator.

Michael D. Joseph, pro se.


Per Curiam.

We agree with the findings of fact and recommendation of the board. By authorizing placement of the ad, respondent committed a willful violation of DR 2-105(A)(5). That rule prohibits use of the term "specialize" except under proper certification or in the patent, trademark or admiralty bars. We believe that "specialize" connotes formal recognition. The American Bar Association agrees. In its Comment to Rule 7.4 of the ABA Model Rules of Professional...

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