Can a lawyer whose is representing a case also sign the documents as the notary inthe state of Ohio? -

any document that has to be notarized should be done by someone other than those with a direct interest in that document. it is a clear violation of ethics. the notary is supposed to be an impartil witness to any transaction or legal document with no involvement what so ever.

Most attorneys have an office assistant who is a notary public. However, if the attorney was a notary, and was representing one side in a case, I would think there would be an ethical conflict in being the notary on an agreement.