DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. COX

Attorneys at law — Misconduct — Disbarment — Convictions for criminal damaging and assault — Handling a legal matter without adequate preparation — Neglect of a legal matter entrusted — Failure to carry out a contract of employment — Prejudice or damage to client — Neglect or refusal to assist in disciplinary proceeding — Failure to zealously represent a client — Failure to promptly return property of a client — Taking legal action merely to harass or maliciously injure another — Commingling funds.

Per Curiam.

We adopt the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation of the board. Respondent is hereby permanently disbarred from the practice of law in Ohio. Costs taxed to the respondent.

Judgment accordingly.

MOYER, C.J., SWEENEY, HOLMES, DOUGLAS, WRIGHT, H. BROWN and RESNICK, JJ., concur.