2011 Annual Report Clients' Security Fund of Ohio - Supreme Court ...

CONCLUSION
This report confirms that the majority of the 59,808 licensed attorneys in Ohio are
honest professionals who help maintain the integrity of the legal profession. Slightly
less than one-half of 1 percent of all licensed Ohio attorneys have been involved in
claims filed with the Clients’ Security Fund of Ohio. The fund attempts to restore
law clients’ trust in attorneys by providing a remedy for those who are victims of
dishonest conduct. The fact that the Clients’ Security Fund is funded entirely by
attorneys is further evidence of the profession’s commitment to maintaining the
highest standards of integrity.
The commissioners of the Clients’ Security Fund board volunteer their time to
support this effort and their service is commendable. Likewise, the staff is dedicated
to helping law clients who have been harmed as a result of a few dishonest lawyers.
Their hard work is also greatly appreciated.
The board and staff sincerely thank the Justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio for
their continued support of and commitment to the Clients’ Security Fund’s purpose
and goals.
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