112 Ohio St. 3d 1211

Disciplinary Counsel v. Gettman.

[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Gettman, 112 Ohio St.3d 1211, 2007-Ohio-138.]

(No. 2006-1938

Submitted January 2, 2007

Decided January 5, 2007.)

{¶ 1} This cause is pending before the Supreme Court of Ohio in accordance with the reciprocal discipline provisions of Gov.Bar R. V(11)(F).

2} On October 17, 2006, relator, Disciplinary Counsel, filed with this court a certified copy of an order of the United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, entered August 16, 2006, in In the Matter of Lowell J. Gettman, in Case No. D2005-178, publicly censuring respondent. On November 3, 2006, this court ordered respondent to show cause why identical or comparable discipline should not be imposed in this state. Respondent filed a response to the show cause order. This cause was considered by the court and on consideration thereof,

{¶ 3} It is ordered and adjudged by this court that pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(11)(F)(4), respondent, Lowell John Gettman, Attorney Registration No. 0029093, last known business address in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, be publicly reprimanded.

{¶ 4} It is further ordered, sua sponte, by the court that within 90 days of the date of this order, respondent shall reimburse any amounts that have been awarded against the respondent by the Clients’ Security Fund pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VIII(7)(F). It is further ordered, sua sponte, by the court that if, after the date of this order, the Clients’ Security Fund awards any amount against the respondent pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VIII(7)(F), the respondent shall reimburse that amount to the Clients’ Security Fund within 90 days of the notice of such award.

{¶ 5} It is further ordered that until such time as respondent fully complies with this order, respondent shall keep the Clerk and the Disciplinary Counsel advised of any change of address where respondent may receive communications.

*1212{¶ 6} It is further ordered, sua sponte, that all documents filed with this court in this case shall meet the filing requirements set forth in the Rules of Practice of the Supreme Court of Ohio, including requirements as to form, number, and timeliness of filings.

{¶ 7} It is further ordered, sua sponte, that service shall be deemed made on respondent by sending this order, and all other orders in this case, by certified mail to the most recent address respondent has given to the Attorney Registration Section.

{¶ 8} It is further ordered that the Clerk of this court issue certified copies of this order as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(8)(D)(1), that publication be made as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(8)(D)(2), and that respondent bear the costs of publication.

Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O’Connor, O’Donnell, Lanzinger and Cupp, JJ., concur.

Disciplinary Counsel v. Gettman
112 Ohio St. 3d 1211

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Disciplinary Counsel v. Gettman
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Jan 5, 2007
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112 Ohio St. 3d 1211

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