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IN RE RESIGNATION OF CRUMMEY.
[Cite as In re Resignation of Crummey, 100 Ohio St.3d 1252, 2003-Ohio-6219.]
Attorneys at law -- Resignation with disciplinary action pending -- Gov.Bar R.
V(11)(G)(3).
(No. 2003-1555 -- Submitted October 20, 2003 -- Decided November 14, 2003.)
ON AFFIDAVIT OF RESIGNATION and AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE PURSUANT TO
GOV.BAR R. V(11)(G)(1).
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{¶1} On August 29, 2003, respondent, George Francis Crummey, Attorney
Registration No. 0032558, last known business address in Van Wert, Ohio, who was
admitted to the bar of this state on the 4th day of November, 1977, submitted an Affidavit
of Resignation and Authorization and Release pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(11)(G)(1). The
affidavit and authorization and release were referred to Disciplinary Counsel pursuant to
Gov.Bar R. V(11)(G)(2). On September 23, 2003, Disciplinary Counsel filed under seal
his report with this court in accordance with Gov.Bar R. V(11)(G)(2). Upon
consideration thereof,
{¶2} IT IS ORDERED by the court that pursuant to Gov.Bar R. V(11)(G)(3),
the resignation as an attorney and counselor at law be accepted as a resignation with
disciplinary action pending.
{¶3} IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that from and after this
date, all rights and privileges extended to respondent to practice law in the state of Ohio
be withdrawn; that henceforth respondent shall cease to hold himself forth as an attorney
authorized to appear in the courts of this state; that respondent shall not attempt, either
directly or indirectly, to render services as an attorney or counselor at law to or for any
individuals, corporation, or society, or in any way perform or seek to perform services for
anyone, no matter how constituted, that must, by law, be executed by a duly appointed
and qualified attorney within the state of Ohio.
{¶4} IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondent desist and refrain from the
practice of law in any form, either as principal or agent or clerk or employee of another,

and hereby is forbidden to appear in the state of Ohio as an attorney and counselor at law
before any court, judge, board, commission, or other public authority, and hereby is
forbidden to give another an opinion as to the law or its application or advise with
relation thereto.
{¶5} IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondent surrender his certificate of
admission to practice to the Clerk of this court on or before 30 days from the date of this
order, and that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys maintained by this court.
{¶6} 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.
{¶7} IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that on or before 30 days from the date of
this order, respondent shall:
{¶8} 1.
Notify all clients being represented in pending matters and any co-
counsel of respondent's resignation and consequent disqualification to act as an attorney
after the effective date of this order and, in the absence of co-counsel, also notify the
clients to seek legal service elsewhere, calling attention to any urgency in seeking the
substitution of another attorney in respondent's place;
{¶9} 2. Regardless of any fees or expenses due respondent, deliver to all
clients being represented in pending matters any papers or other property pertaining to
the client, or notify the clients or co-counsel, if any, of a suitable time and place where
the papers or other property may be obtained, calling attention to any urgency for
obtaining such papers or other property;
{¶10} 3.
Refund any part of any fees or expenses paid in advance that are
unearned or not paid, and account for any trust money or property in the possession or
control of respondent;
{¶11} 4.
Notify opposing counsel in pending litigation or, in the absence of
counsel, the adverse parties of respondent's disqualification to act as an attorney after the

effective date of this order, and file a notice of disqualification of respondent with the
court or agency before which the litigation is pending for inclusion in the respective file
or files;
{¶12} 5.
Send all such notices required by this order by certified mail with a
return address where communications may thereafter be directed to respondent;
{¶13} 6.
File with the Clerk of this court and the Disciplinary Counsel of
the Supreme Court an affidavit showing compliance with this order, showing proof of
service of notices required herein, and setting forth the address where the affiant may
receive communications; and
{¶14} 7.
Retain and maintain a record of the various steps taken by
respondent pursuant to this order.
{¶15} 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.
{¶16} 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.
{¶17} 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 Office.
{¶18} 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., RESNICK, F.E. SWEENEY, PFEIFER, LUNDBERG STRATTON,
O'CONNOR and O'DONNELL, JJ., concur.
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