In the Matter of William F. Heitmann III

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia accepted William F. Heitmann III's petition for voluntary discipline after he admitted violating Georgia Rule of Professional Conduct 5.3 by failing to ensure that an independent contractor complied with restrictions on unsolicited client contacts. The Court imposed a public reprimand, noting mitigating factors including the absence of prior discipline, cooperation, lack of dishonest motive, and remedial steps.

Holdings

1. The Court accepted Heitmann's petition for voluntary discipline based on his admitted violation of Georgia Rule of Professional Conduct 5.3.
2. A public reprimand was an appropriate sanction for Heitmann's violation of Rule 5.3, and the Court ordered that he receive one.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Court should accept Heitmann's petition for voluntary discipline after his admission that he violated Georgia Rule of Professional Conduct 5.3.
2. Whether a public reprimand was an appropriate sanction for the admitted violation.

Disposition

other