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Kentucky Bar Association v. Suzanne Prieur Land
2014-SC-000300-KB
To Be Published Order of Suspension From the Practice of Law Until Respondent Demonstrates That Her Suspension From the Ohio Supreme Court Has Been Lifted
Land mishandled three estates and filed fraudulent amendments in each of them resulting in a felony conviction. When the Ohio Supreme Court received notification of Land’s conviction, it imposed an interim felony suspension. During the hearing on her suspension in Ohio, Land testified that, at the time of her misconduct, she was abusing alcohol and prescription anti-anxiety medication in order to deal with the stresses of work. The OLAP social worker testified that Land had undergone an assessment, and Land’s therapist testified about the treatment being provided to Land.
KBA vs. Steven F. Claypoole
Order of suspension from the practice of law for 6 months.
Claypoole failed to comply with the conditions of an earlier probation. The bar moved for him to show cause, and he did not responde.
KBA vs. Daniel Warren James
Order of permanent disbarment from the practice of law with conditions.
James loss of license followed flagrant non-support convictions and five year prison sentence.
KBA vs. Robert H. Hoskins
Order of suspension from the practice of law for 60 days with conditions.
Hoskins was paid for work and did not do it. Board unanimously recommends Hoskins: (1) be suspended from the practice of law for sixty days; (2) pay restitution to his former clients in the amount of $1,275.00; (3) attend the Ethics and Professionalism Enhancement Program (EPEP); and (4) pay all associated costs. Neither party filed a notice of review with this Court
KBA vs. Nathaniel T. Pendleton
Order of permanent suspension from practice of law.
Pendleton was suspended for not paying his dues and accepting fees and representing clients and make court appearances while suspended. In another of those cases, he was terminated and did not return documents to the client. In another divorce case, Pendleton took a fee, and falsified the petition.
