On Monday, September 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of Ohio accepted the resignation of attorney Michael Turner Brandt with disciplinary action pending. According to the court order, Brandt submitted his application for retirement or resignation under Gov.Bar R. VI(11).
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Michael Turner Brandt,” with case no. 2024-1181.
The order does not provide details about the disciplinary action pending against Brandt, as the disciplinary counsel’s report regarding the matter was filed under seal.
By accepting Brandt’s resignation, the court removed his ability to practice law in Ohio. The order stipulates that Brandt can no longer hold himself out as an attorney, represent clients, give legal advice, or appear in any Ohio court. He must also notify current clients of his resignation and inform them to seek legal services elsewhere. Brandt has 30 days to reimburse any money owed to the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection.
Additionally, the court required Brandt to complete various tasks to close out his practice in an ethical manner, such as notifying clients and opposing counsel of his resignation and returning client files and property. Finally, the order states that Brandt must surrender his certificate of admission within 30 days. Going forward, his name will be removed from the roll of Ohio attorneys maintained by the Supreme Court.
The Disposition states:
“On consideration thereof, it is ordered by the court that pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VI(II)(C), the resignation as an attorney and counselor at law is accepted as a resignation with disciplinary action pending.”
According to avvo.com, Mr. Brandt is an administrative law attorney in Grove City, Ohio. He acquired his law license in Ohio in 1968.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
