Background
Bruce Sanford Wallace applied for reinstatement to the practice of law in Ohio after serving the unstayed portion of a disciplinary suspension.
On January 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of Ohio had suspended Wallace for one year, with six months stayed on conditions, under Gov.Bar R. V(12)(A)(3). The earlier disciplinary decision is reported as Disciplinary Counsel v. Wallace, 2026-Ohio-112.
The Court’s Holding
The Supreme Court of Ohio found that Wallace had complied with its January 20, 2026 suspension order and with the reinstatement provisions of Gov.Bar R. V(24).
The court therefore ordered Wallace reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio. It also directed the clerk to issue certified copies of the order and arrange for its publication as required by Gov.Bar R. V(17)(E).
Key Takeaways
- Wallace was reinstated after completing the unstayed portion of his one-year suspension.
- The court expressly found compliance with both its prior disciplinary order and Gov.Bar R. V(24).
- The reinstatement order was unanimous, with all seven justices concurring.
Why It Matters
The order confirms that an Ohio attorney suspended for a defined period may return to practice after satisfying the court’s disciplinary order and the applicable reinstatement requirements.
The decision is a reinstatement order rather than a new adjudication of the misconduct addressed in the court’s earlier disciplinary opinion.