Disciplinary Counsel v. Gernert

Summary

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the Board of Professional Conduct’s finding that attorney Brian N. Gernert violated Professional Conduct Rule 8.4(h) by committing an OVI offense, and imposed a two‑year suspension with the first 18 months conditionally stayed, to run consecutively to a prior suspension. The Court explained its reasoning and noted the need for a harsher sanction due to repeated violations.