In the Matter of Gregory C. Menefee

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia imposed reciprocal discipline on Gregory C. Menefee based on his temporary suspension in Kentucky for alleged misappropriation or improper handling of client funds. The court held that procedural defects concerning submission of the Kentucky disciplinary order were cured and suspended Menefee indefinitely in Georgia, with reinstatement conditioned on proof of reinstatement in Kentucky.

Holdings

1. The initial failure to file a certified copy of the Kentucky disciplinary order with the Clerk did not require remand or refiling because the defect was cured when the Clerk obtained and served the certified order and the Office of General Counsel filed an amended notice.
2. Reciprocal discipline was appropriate, and Menefee was suspended indefinitely from practicing law in Georgia until he demonstrated that he had been reinstated in Kentucky.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Georgia should impose reciprocal discipline based on Menefee's Kentucky suspension.
2. Whether the failure to initially file a certified copy of the Kentucky disciplinary order with the Clerk required remand or dismissal of the reciprocal-discipline proceeding.

Disposition

other