In the Matter of Anson A. Adams

Anson A. Adams State Bar No. 143095, who was admitted to the Bar in 2006, was convicted in 2007 of aggravated assault, attempting to elude police, reckless driving, and two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol; he was sentenced as a First Offender to six years, to serve three. Following his convictions, this Court accepted his petition for voluntary discipline and entered a suspension until further order of the Court. In the Matter of Adams, 282 Ga. 628 652 SE2d 546 2007.

Adams has now filed a petition for voluntary discipline, in which he seeks final discipline in the form of a suspension through July 1, 2013, and states that his probation terminated on May 4, 2012 without an adjudication of guilt. He states that while incarcerated he successfully completed the “Prime for Life” program, an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program designed to challenge common beliefs and attitudes that directly contribute to high-risk alcohol and drug use. He also states he successfully completed an anger management-behavior modification program offered by The Counseling Group in Augusta. He has included certificates of completion from both programs. He has also submitted the report of a licensed psychologist, Dr. Joseph Frey, III, who concluded that Adams is fit to return to the practice of law. Dr. Frey further concluded that Adams did not demonstrate any significant psychological or psychiatric problems or any pattern of substance abuse, and that the behavior that led to his convictions appeared to be an isolated episode. Adams has also submitted letters from two lawyers in support of his petition. Adams admits he violated Rule 8.4 a 2, of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct found in Bar Rule 4-102 d.