In the Matter of Clark Jones-Lewis

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia disbarred Clark Jones-Lewis after she defaulted on disciplinary charges alleging false statements to a juvenile court, unauthorized practice of law, and misrepresentations. The Court adopted the special master's recommendation, noting her prior disciplinary history and the aggravating circumstances.

Holdings

1. When an attorney fails to respond to a Formal Complaint within the required period, the attorney is in default and the facts alleged and violations charged are deemed admitted.
2. Jones-Lewis violated Rules 3.3 (a), 5.5 (a), and 8.4 (a) (1) by making false statements to a juvenile court tribunal, practicing law while suspended, and making misrepresentations to the Special Assistant Attorney General and the court.
3. Disbarment was the appropriate discipline, and Jones-Lewis's name was properly removed from the rolls of attorneys authorized to practice law in Georgia.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Jones-Lewis violated Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct 3.3 (a), 5.5 (a), and 8.4 (a) (1) by making false statements and misrepresentations and practicing law while suspended.
2. Whether disbarment was the appropriate discipline in light of the admitted violations and Jones-Lewis's prior disciplinary history.

Disposition

other