See, e.g., In the Matter of Weiner, 261 Ga. 159 ( 402 S.E.2d 274) (1991); In the Matter of Crews, 260 Ga. 90 ( 392 S.E.2d 532) (1990); In the Matter of Jones, 259 Ga. 191 ( 377 S.E.2d 156) (1989); In the Matter of Sikes, 258 Ga. 42 ( 364 S.E.2d 866) (1988). As noted by the Court of Appeals, it is axiomatic that an attorney is required to use reasonable care and skill in handling the affairs of a client and that the failure to employ such skill may result in liability by the attorney for damages to his client.