Disciplinary Counsel v. Siewert
Supreme Court of Ohio
958 N.E.2d 946 (2011)
Relevant factsFree
Siewert (defendant) developed an intimate relationship with and began living with his divorce client Caldwell during the course of representing her, conduct that led to disciplinary proceedings against him, with both parties conceding the underlying facts.
IssueFree
Whether a lawyer violates the rules of professional conduct by entering into a sexual relationship with a client after having established an attorney-client relationship.