In the Matter of Felicia Prudence Rowe

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia accepted Felicia Prudence Rowe’s petition for voluntary discipline after finding that she violated Georgia Rule of Professional Conduct 1.4 in six domestic-relations matters. The Court imposed a public reprimand and conditions including practice-management evaluations, restrictions on accepting new domestic-relations cases and caseload size, continuing legal education, and potential suspension for noncompliance.

Holdings

1. The Court accepted Felicia Prudence Rowe's petition for voluntary discipline.
2. A public reprimand was the appropriate sanction, effective immediately, together with specified conditions governing Rowe's practice, continuing legal education, and reporting.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Court should accept Rowe's petition for voluntary discipline.
2. Whether a public reprimand, supplemented by practice-management and continuing-education conditions, was the appropriate sanction for Rowe's violations of Rule 1.4.

Disposition

other