Conduct Board announces May disciplinary hearings

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has announced four disciplinary cases set for hearing in May. Each case involves allegations of professional misconduct by a lawyer.

All hearings take place before a three-member panel, are open to the public and begin at 10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

Additional case information, including case documents, can be viewed and downloaded by searching for the case number. Hearings may be delayed for any reason. Check the online docket to confirm that a hearing will proceed as scheduled.

May 9
Disciplinary Counsel v. Aaron Paul Hartley
Case No. 2023-001
Respondent’s counsel: George D. Jonson, Cincinnati
Hearing location: Moyer Judicial Center, Hearing Room 106, 65 South Front Street, Columbus.

May 14-15 (resumption of hearing commenced on April 12)
Columbus Bar Association v. Kevin Richard McCarty
Case No. 2023-040
Respondent’s counsel: Holly M. Wilson, Cleveland
Hearing location: Moyer Judicial Center, Court of Claims, Courtroom 3B, 65 South Front Street, Columbus.

May 16
Disciplinary Counsel v. Jeffrey Charles Miller
Case No. 2023-043
Respondent’s counsel: George D. Jonson, Cincinnati
Hearing location: Moyer Judicial Center, Court of Claims, Courtroom 3B, 65 South Front Street, Columbus.

May 21
Disciplinary Counsel v. Rodney Eugene Haven
Case No. 2023-044
Respondent’s counsel: None
Hearing location: Lorain County Court of Common Pleas, Courtroom 705, 225 Court Street, Elyria.

Publisher's note: A free press is critical to having well-informed voters and citizens. While some news organizations opt for paid websites or costly paywalls, The Highland County Press has maintained a free newspaper and website for the last 25 years for our community. If you would like to contribute to this service, it would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be made to: The Highland County Press, P.O. Box 849, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. Please include "for website" on the memo line.