MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Attorney Jack VanBibber from Marion is set to appear at a formal hearing organized by the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct in Columbus on September 12.
The hearing comes as VanBibber faces serious allegations that may lead to the permanent suspension of his law license.
Currently, VanBibber is under a stayed license suspension stemming from allegations made in 2022.
The current accusations against VanBibber include:
– Inappropriate Relationships: He is alleged to have engaged in a sexual relationship with a client, violating ethical guidelines and providing false information about the timeline of this relationship during court proceedings.
– Sending Inappropriate Messages: Reports indicate that VanBibber sent sexually explicit messages to the significant other of another client, demonstrating a clear breach of professional boundaries.
– Failure to Appear: VanBibber reportedly missed two court hearings related to a custody case, failed to file a motion for a virtual appearance, and misrepresented the reasons for his absence in subsequent court appearances.
– False Statements: He is accused of making misleading statements about his absences from hearings and failing to cooperate with investigations regarding his conduct, ignoring multiple requests for information from the Disciplinary Counsel.
These allegations highlight serious breaches of attorney-client relationships, neglect, and violations of professional standards expected of legal representatives.
For detailed information on the over 600 pages of allegations, evidence, and affidavits, follow this link https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/bpccm/Case?caseId=90a85a7e-e7e9-49fd-a5f8-087c7e3f5137