A disciplinary arm of the Ohio Supreme Court has temporarily suspended the law license of a Cincinnati attorney who was addicted to marijuana and cocaine.

Ken Lawson has handled many high-profile civil rights cases in Cincinnati.

He acknowledges that he was addicted to drugs for years and that it affected his job performance. Several clients have sued him, accusing him of mishandling their cases and failing to show up for court dates.

The Supreme Court's disciplinary counsel is reviewing a complaint filed by the Cincinnati Bar Association. The case could take months to complete.

The court could decide to revoke Lawson's license permanently.

Lawson says he's been clean since February First and is participating in a rehab program.