In the Matter of Anthony O. Van Johnson

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia accepts Anthony O. Van Johnson’s petition for voluntary discipline after finding violations of Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3, 1.4(a), and 1.15(I) and (II). The Court orders a six-month suspension from the practice of law, conditioned on completion of a law-practice assessment and compliance with resulting recommendations before reinstatement.

Holdings

1. The Court accepted Van Johnson's amended petition for voluntary discipline.
2. A six-month suspension from the practice of law was an appropriate sanction for Van Johnson's violations of Rules 1.3, 1.4(a), and 1.15(I) and (II).
3. Reinstatement after the six-month suspension is conditioned on completing an assessment of Van Johnson's law practice as directed by the State Bar's Law Practice Management Program and providing certification of compliance with the assessment and resulting recommendations.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Court should accept Van Johnson's amended petition for voluntary discipline.
2. What discipline is appropriate for violations of Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3, 1.4(a), and 1.15(I) and (II), considering the misconduct and mitigating and aggravating factors.
3. Whether reinstatement should be conditioned on completion of a Law Practice Management Program assessment and certification of compliance.

Disposition

other