Mellon Headed Decision Draws Reprimand

The Ohio Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded an attorney

disciplinary counsel, charged Broyles with professional misconduct. Broyles had represented The Bank of New York Mellon (“NY Mellon”) at a default hearing in a foreclosure case and obtained a judgment against Felix and Barbara Aponte. Approximately nine months later, Broyles was retained by the Apontes to defend them in the foreclosure action filed by NY Mellon. Broyles subsequently filed a motion for relief from judgment and other pleadings in the case, arguing that the default judgment he had previously obtained against the Apontes should be vacated. NY Mellon did not give informed consent to allow Broyles to represent the Apontes.

The conduct violated Rule 1.9. (Mike Frisch)