In the Matter of Morris P. Fair, Jr.

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia rejected Morris P. Fair, Jr.'s petition for voluntary discipline arising from his representation of a habeas corpus client. Fair admitted violating Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 and 1.4, but the Court concluded that a Review Panel reprimand was inappropriate in light of his prior disciplinary history and the Court's earlier denial of a petition involving the same matter.

Holdings

1. A Review Panel reprimand was not an appropriate sanction for Fair's admitted violations of Rules 1.3 and 1.4, particularly in light of his prior disciplinary history and the Court's prior rejection of a voluntary-discipline petition concerning the same matter.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Court should accept Fair's second petition for voluntary discipline and impose a Review Panel reprimand for his admitted violations of Rules 1.3 and 1.4.
2. Whether Fair's proposed sanction was appropriate in light of the admitted conduct, disputed factual representations, and prior disciplinary history.

Disposition

other