In Matter of Brown

2 Citing cases

  1. U.S. v. Rhodes (In re Adams)

    895 S.E.2d 266 (Ga. 2023)   Cited 1 times

    In conclusion, the Bar asserts that the Special Master’s amended report reflects "th[is] Court’s unqualified interest" in "the importance of protecting the public from attorneys who are not qualified to practice law due to incompetence, and the need for public confidence in the profession." In the Matter of Brown, 289 Ga. 912, 914, 717 S.E.2d 217 (2011).

  2. In re Cummings

    291 Ga. 654 (Ga. 2012)   Cited 3 times

    Having reviewed the records and keeping in mind the importance of protecting the public from attorneys not qualified to practice law due to incompetence or unprofessional conduct, and the need for public confidence in the profession (In the Matter of Ortman, 289 Ga. 130–131, 709 S.E.2d 784 (2011), we conclude that disbarment is the appropriate sanction in these matters. See In the Matter of Brown, 289 Ga. 912, 717 S.E.2d 217 (2011) (attorney disbarred for violating Rules 1.1, 1.3, 1.16(a), (c), (d), 3.2, 8.4(a)(3), and 9.3); In the Matter of Eaton, 286 Ga. 28, 685 S.E.2d 279 (2009) (attorney disbarred for violating Rules 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.16, 3.2, 3.3, 8.4(a)(1), (4), and 9.3). Accordingly, it is hereby ordered that the name of Lisa M. Cummings be removed from the rolls of persons authorized to practice law in the State of Georgia. Cummings is reminded of her duties pursuant to Bar Rule 4–219(c).