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9 Georgia opinions name it 1 courts 2014–2025 7 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Georgia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
In the Matter of Edward Shuff Cookgreen2 sentences2024Analysis “The primary purpose of a disciplinary action is to protect the public from attorneys who are not qualified to practice law due to 17 The Review Board did not address the Special Master’s lack of analysis on duty, mental state, and potential or actual injury. 18 The Review Board then discussed several aspects of Breault’s unprofessional conduct in the proceedings before it, but because much evidence of that alleged conduct is not in the disciplinary record and because the Board did not clearly tie its professionalism discussion to its recommendation of discipline, we do not consider i 2024Analysis “The primary purpose of a disciplinary action is to protect the public from attorneys who are not qualified to practice law due to 17 The Review Board did not address the Special Master’s lack of analysis on duty, mental state, and potential or actual injury. 18 The Review Board then discussed several aspects of Breault’s unprofessional conduct in the proceedings before it, but because much evidence of that alleged conduct is not in the disciplinary record and because the Board did not clearly tie its professionalism discussion to its recommendation of discipline, we do not consider i | 1 | 2 |
In the Matter of Jonathan Reuven Melnickgreen2 sentences2025See In the Matter of Melnick, 319 Ga. 730, 738 (5) ( 905 SE2d 645 ) (2024) (“[W]hether the facts constitute an aggravating or mitigating factor is a matter we consider de novo.”); In the Matter of Braziel, 318 Ga. 389, 391-392 ( 898 SE2d 458 ) (2024) 16 (determining that special master’s finding that attorney “has been cooperative” could be considered in mitigation and agreeing with the Special Master that prior disciplinary history “is an aggravating factor”). 2025See In the Matter of Melnick, 319 Ga. 730, 738 (5) ( 905 SE2d 645 ) (2024) (“[W]hether the facts constitute an aggravating or mitigating factor is a matter we consider de novo.”); In the Matter of Braziel, 318 Ga. 389, 391-392 ( 898 SE2d 458 ) (2024) 16 (determining that special master’s finding that attorney “has been cooperative” could be considered in mitigation and agreeing with the Special Master that prior disciplinary history “is an aggravating factor”). | 1 | 1 |
In the Matter of Cheryl Joyce Brazielgreen2 sentences2025See In the Matter of Melnick, 319 Ga. 730, 738 (5) ( 905 SE2d 645 ) (2024) (“[W]hether the facts constitute an aggravating or mitigating factor is a matter we consider de novo.”); In the Matter of Braziel, 318 Ga. 389, 391-392 ( 898 SE2d 458 ) (2024) 16 (determining that special master’s finding that attorney “has been cooperative” could be considered in mitigation and agreeing with the Special Master that prior disciplinary history “is an aggravating factor”). 2025See In the Matter of Melnick, 319 Ga. 730, 738 (5) ( 905 SE2d 645 ) (2024) (“[W]hether the facts constitute an aggravating or mitigating factor is a matter we consider de novo.”); In the Matter of Braziel, 318 Ga. 389, 391-392 ( 898 SE2d 458 ) (2024) 16 (determining that special master’s finding that attorney “has been cooperative” could be considered in mitigation and agreeing with the Special Master that prior disciplinary history “is an aggravating factor”). | 1 | 1 |
In re Nesbittgreen2 sentences2022As for aggravating factors, the Special Master concluded that Golub had a prior disciplinary history, as he received an investigative panel reprimand in 1999 for violations of Standards 4, 44, and 45 of the Code of Professional Responsibility,3 see ABA Standard 9.22 (a); that he had substantial experience in the practice of law given that he was admitted to the Bar in 1980, see ABA 3 The Code of Professional Responsibility was supplanted in 2001 by our adoption of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct. 18 Standard 9.22 (i); that there were multiple offenses, as he violated six different ru 2022As for aggravating factors, the Special Master concluded that Golub had a prior disciplinary history, as he received an investigative panel reprimand in 1999 for violations of Standards 4, 44, and 45 of the Code of Professional Responsibility,3 see ABA Standard 9.22 (a); that he had substantial experience in the practice of law given that he was admitted to the Bar in 1980, see ABA 3 The Code of Professional Responsibility was supplanted in 2001 by our adoption of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct. 18 Standard 9.22 (i); that there were multiple offenses, as he violated six different ru | 1 | 1 |
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In re Lloyd
neutral
2 sentences2014In light of the aggravating and mitigating factors set out in our earlier opinion, see Lloyd, 293 Ga. at 156 , we hereby accept Lloyd’s petition for voluntary discipline and order that, for his violation of Rules 1.4 and 1.16 (d), he receive a public reprimand pursuant to Bar Rules 4-102 (b) (3) and 4-220 (c) and that he submit to binding fee arbitration pursuant to the State Bar of Georgia’s Fee Arbitration Program. 2014In light of the aggravating and mitigating factors set out in our earlier opinion, see Lloyd, 293 Ga. at 156 , we hereby accept Lloyd’s petition for voluntary discipline and order that, for his violation of Rules 1.4 and 1.16 (d), he receive a public reprimand pursuant to Bar Rules 4-102 (b) (3) and 4-220 (c) and that he submit to binding fee arbitration pursuant to the State Bar of Georgia’s Fee Arbitration Program. | 2 | 2014–2014 |
In re Cherry
green
2 sentences2024Having reviewed the record, we conclude that a public reprimand is the appropriate sanction in this matter.5 See, e.g., In 5 By way of background, Bar discipline falls into two categories: (1) “confidential discipline”—which includes a confidential reprimand or a formal 6 the Matter of Pass, 314 Ga. 805 (879 SE2d 454) (2022) (adopting special master’s recommendation and imposing public reprimand for attorney’s violations of Rules 1.15 (I), 1.15 (II), and 5.3 (b)); In the Matter of Woodward, 313 Ga. 112 (868 SE2d 231) (2022) (accepting petition for voluntary discipline and imposing public repri 2024Having reviewed the record, we conclude that a public reprimand is the appropriate sanction in this matter.5 See, e.g., In 5 By way of background, Bar discipline falls into two categories: (1) “confidential discipline”—which includes a confidential reprimand or a formal 6 the Matter of Pass, 314 Ga. 805 (879 SE2d 454) (2022) (adopting special master’s recommendation and imposing public reprimand for attorney’s violations of Rules 1.15 (I), 1.15 (II), and 5.3 (b)); In the Matter of Woodward, 313 Ga. 112 (868 SE2d 231) (2022) (accepting petition for voluntary discipline and imposing public repri | 1 | 2024–2024 |
In the Matter of Karen Lynn Pass
neutral
2 sentences2024Having reviewed the record, we conclude that a public reprimand is the appropriate sanction in this matter.5 See, e.g., In 5 By way of background, Bar discipline falls into two categories: (1) “confidential discipline”—which includes a confidential reprimand or a formal 6 the Matter of Pass, 314 Ga. 805 (879 SE2d 454) (2022) (adopting special master’s recommendation and imposing public reprimand for attorney’s violations of Rules 1.15 (I), 1.15 (II), and 5.3 (b)); In the Matter of Woodward, 313 Ga. 112 (868 SE2d 231) (2022) (accepting petition for voluntary discipline and imposing public repri 2024Having reviewed the record, we conclude that a public reprimand is the appropriate sanction in this matter.5 See, e.g., In 5 By way of background, Bar discipline falls into two categories: (1) “confidential discipline”—which includes a confidential reprimand or a formal 6 the Matter of Pass, 314 Ga. 805 (879 SE2d 454) (2022) (adopting special master’s recommendation and imposing public reprimand for attorney’s violations of Rules 1.15 (I), 1.15 (II), and 5.3 (b)); In the Matter of Woodward, 313 Ga. 112 (868 SE2d 231) (2022) (accepting petition for voluntary discipline and imposing public repri | 1 | 2024–2024 |
In the Matter of Justin Grey Woodward
neutral
2 sentences2024Having reviewed the record, we conclude that a public reprimand is the appropriate sanction in this matter.5 See, e.g., In 5 By way of background, Bar discipline falls into two categories: (1) “confidential discipline”—which includes a confidential reprimand or a formal 6 the Matter of Pass, 314 Ga. 805 (879 SE2d 454) (2022) (adopting special master’s recommendation and imposing public reprimand for attorney’s violations of Rules 1.15 (I), 1.15 (II), and 5.3 (b)); In the Matter of Woodward, 313 Ga. 112 (868 SE2d 231) (2022) (accepting petition for voluntary discipline and imposing public repri 2024Having reviewed the record, we conclude that a public reprimand is the appropriate sanction in this matter.5 See, e.g., In 5 By way of background, Bar discipline falls into two categories: (1) “confidential discipline”—which includes a confidential reprimand or a formal 6 the Matter of Pass, 314 Ga. 805 (879 SE2d 454) (2022) (adopting special master’s recommendation and imposing public reprimand for attorney’s violations of Rules 1.15 (I), 1.15 (II), and 5.3 (b)); In the Matter of Woodward, 313 Ga. 112 (868 SE2d 231) (2022) (accepting petition for voluntary discipline and imposing public repri | 1 | 2024–2024 |
In the Matter of Misty Oaks Paxton
neutral
2 sentences2023The special master gave credence to Boyd’s argument that her case is very similar to In the Matter of Paxton, 311 Ga. 363 (857 SE2d 695) (2021) (granting petition for voluntary discipline and imposing Review Board reprimand for Paxton’s violations of Rules 1.2, 1.3, and 1.5 (b) in failing to work diligently for a client obtained through her relationship with a nationwide loan modification company), and that close examination of the aggravating and mitigating factors in this case suggests a similar, if 16 slightly more severe, penalty than what was imposed in Paxton would be appropriate. 2023The special master gave credence to Boyd’s argument that her case is very similar to In the Matter of Paxton, 311 Ga. 363 (857 SE2d 695) (2021) (granting petition for voluntary discipline and imposing Review Board reprimand for Paxton’s violations of Rules 1.2, 1.3, and 1.5 (b) in failing to work diligently for a client obtained through her relationship with a nationwide loan modification company), and that close examination of the aggravating and mitigating factors in this case suggests a similar, if 16 slightly more severe, penalty than what was imposed in Paxton would be appropriate. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
In the Matter of Morse
green
2 sentences2022The Special Master stated that he relied on the ABA Standards for Imposing Lawyer Sanctions for guidance in determining the appropriate level of punishment in this disciplinary case, see In the 8 Matter of Morse, 266 Ga. 652 (470 SE2d 232) (1996), noting that he would consider the duties violated (as recited above), Coggins’s mental state, the actual or potential injury caused by his misconduct, and the aggravating and mitigating factors. 2022The Special Master stated that he relied on the ABA Standards for Imposing Lawyer Sanctions for guidance in determining the appropriate level of punishment in this disciplinary case, see In the 8 Matter of Morse, 266 Ga. 652 (470 SE2d 232) (1996), noting that he would consider the duties violated (as recited above), Coggins’s mental state, the actual or potential injury caused by his misconduct, and the aggravating and mitigating factors. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.