Supreme Court Proposes Statement of Commitment to Clients

The Ohio Supreme Court proposed a change to the Rules for the Government of the Bar, establishing a Statement of Commitment to Clients and Clients' Responsibilities.  The proposed rules require attorneys to make a copy of such statement readily available to clients.  Comments will be accepted until November 22, 2006. The proposed amendment creates a new Section 3 under Rule IV for the Government of the Bar. See Proposed Amendment to the Rules for Government of the Bar.