In the Matter of Tracey Dawn Gibson

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia considered four disciplinary matters against Tracey Dawn Gibson, who failed to respond to Notices of Discipline and was therefore in default. The Court found violations involving trust-account management, neglect of client matters, unauthorized practice while suspended, and failure to cooperate with disciplinary investigations. The Court ordered that Gibson be disbarred and removed from the rolls of persons authorized to practice law in Georgia.

Holdings

1. Because Gibson was properly served by publication and failed to file any Notice of Rejection, she was in default, waived her right to an evidentiary hearing, and was subject to discipline determined by the Court.
2. The admitted facts established that Gibson violated Rules 1.3, 1.4, 1.15(I), 1.15(II), 1.15(III), 1.16, 3.2, 5.5, and 9.3 of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct.
3. Disbarment was the appropriate sanction for Gibson's violations.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Gibson's failure to file Notices of Rejection after service by publication placed her in default and waived her right to an evidentiary hearing.
2. Whether the admitted facts established violations of the cited Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct.
3. Whether disbarment was the appropriate sanction in light of the violations and aggravating circumstances.

Disposition

other