Office Of Disciplinary Counsel V. Gardner

¶1. Respondent, Mark J. Gardner of Cleveland, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0061172, was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio in May 1993. On August 13, 2001, relator, Disciplinary Counsel, filed a complaint charging respondent with several violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility, including DR 7-106(C)(6) (engaging in undignified or discourteous conduct which is degrading to a tribunal) and 8-102(B) (knowingly making a false accusation about a judge). A panel of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline heard the matter and, based on stipulations and respondent's testimony, made findings of fact and conclusions of law and recommended a sanction.