Supreme Court of Georgia Issues 6 Lawyer Discipline Opinions
Justices reject 1 petition for voluntary discipline, suspend 1 lawyer for six months with conditions, accept 1 petition for review panel discipline, suspend 1 lawyer for four years with conditions for reinstatement, accept 1 petition for voluntary discipline for public reprimand and accept 1 voluntary surrender of license.
August 29, 2017 at 12:18 AM
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On Monday, the Supreme Court of Georgia issued the following lawyer discipline decisions.
The Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided: August 28, 2017
S17Y1431. IN THE MATTER OF GARY LANIER COULTER.
PER CURIAM.
In late 2011 and early 2012, three different grievances were filed against attorney Gary Lanier Coulter (State Bar No. 190100) with the State Bar of Georgia. Although the record reflects the grievances were supported with affidavits and documentation, it is not apparent from the record why there was a delay until February 24, 2014, before the State Bar filed a formal complaint. The complaint, as amended, charges Coulter with violations of various Rules of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct arising out of his representation and professional relationship with one of his long-time clients. This client was and is an artist representative, and he represented a renowned artist, now deceased, whose work possesses considerable value.
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