Disciplinary Counsel v. Romer - Attorney Reinstatement
Summary
The Ohio Supreme Court granted attorney Shawn Alexander Romer's petition for reinstatement to practice law in Ohio, subject to continued compliance with substance abuse treatment and counseling recommendations. Respondent must pay $725 in proceedings costs within 90 days, with interest accruing thereafter and potential contempt proceedings for non-payment.
What changed
The Ohio Supreme Court reinstated attorney Shawn Alexander Romer (Registration No. 0084251) to practice law in Ohio following his petition filed September 15, 2025, which was recommended for approval by the Board of Professional Conduct on February 6, 2026. The reinstatement is conditional upon continued compliance with substance abuse treatment provider recommendations. Respondent is ordered to pay $725 in costs within 90 days.
Compliance officers should note that failure to pay costs by the deadline will result in 10% annual interest, referral to the Ohio Attorney General for collection, and potential contempt proceedings that could lead to suspension until all costs and accrued interest are paid in full. Attorneys seeking reinstatement following disciplinary actions should ensure ongoing compliance with any treatment conditions and maintain awareness of cost payment obligations.
What to do next
- Continue substance abuse treatment and counseling as recommended by treatment providers
- Pay $725 in costs by cashier's check or money order within 90 days
Penalties
10% per annum interest on unpaid costs after 90 days; referral to Attorney General for collection; potential contempt finding and suspension until all costs and accrued interest are paid in full; liable for all collections costs pursuant to R.C. 131.02
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Disciplinary Counsel v. Romer
Ohio Supreme Court
- Citations: 2026 Ohio 1117
Docket Number: 2023-0469
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On petition for reinstatement.
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[Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Romer, 2026-Ohio-1117.]
DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. ROMER.
Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Romer, 2026-Ohio-1117.
ON PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT.
{¶ 1} This cause came on for further consideration upon the filing on
September 15, 2025, of a petition for reinstatement by respondent, Shawn
Alexander Romer, Attorney Registration No. 0084251. In accordance with
Gov.Bar R. V(25)(E), respondent's petition for reinstatement was referred to the
Board of Professional Conduct. The board filed its final report in this court on
February 6, 2026, recommending that respondent be reinstated to the practice of
law in Ohio on condition. No objections to said final report were filed, and this
cause was considered by the court.
{¶ 2} Upon consideration thereof, it is ordered by this court that the petition
for reinstatement of respondent is granted and that respondent, Shawn Alexander
Romer, last known business address in Cleveland, Ohio, is reinstated to the practice
of law in Ohio subject to the requirement that he continue to follow the treatment
and counseling recommendations of his substance abuse disorder treatment
providers.
{¶ 3} It is further ordered by the court that respondent be taxed the costs of
these proceedings in the amount of $1,225, less the deposit of $500, for a total
balance due of $725 payable, by cashier’s check or money order, by respondent on
or before 90 days from the date of this order. If costs are not paid on or before 90
days from the date of this order, interest at the rate of ten percent per annum will
accrue until costs are paid in full. It is further ordered that if costs are not paid in
full on or before 90 days from the date of this order, the matter may be referred to
SUPREME COURT OF OHIO
the Attorney General for collection and respondent may be found in contempt and
suspended until all costs and accrued interest are paid in full. It is further ordered
that respondent is liable for all collections costs pursuant to R.C. 131.02 if the debt
is certified to the Attorney General for collection.
{¶ 4} It is further ordered that the clerk of this court issue certified copies
of this order as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(17)(E)(1) and that publication be
made as provided for in Gov.Bar R. V(17)(E)(2).
{¶ 5} For previous case, see Disciplinary Counsel v. Romer, 2023-Ohio-
3099.
KENNEDY, C.J., and FISCHER, DEWINE, DETERS, HAWKINS, and SHANAHAN,
JJ., concur.
BRUNNER, J., not participating.
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