Narrative Opinion Summary
Scott Siegelman submitted a petition for the voluntary surrender of his law license after admitting to two charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, which constituted a violation of Standard 66 of Rule 4-102 of the Rules and Regulations of the State Bar of Georgia. A special master recommended the court grant this petition, and this recommendation was approved and adopted by the court with full concurrence from all Justices. The decision was made on December 5, 1989, with William P. Smith III and Joe David Jackson representing the State Bar of Georgia.
Legal Issues Addressed
Role of Special Master in Disciplinary Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: A special master reviewed the petition and recommended its acceptance, which was subsequently approved by the court.
Reasoning: A special master recommended the court grant this petition, and this recommendation was approved and adopted by the court with full concurrence from all Justices.
Violation of Professional Conduct Standardssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney's actions were found to be in violation of Standard 66 of Rule 4-102, prompting disciplinary proceedings.
Reasoning: which constituted a violation of Standard 66 of Rule 4-102 of the Rules and Regulations of the State Bar of Georgia.
Voluntary Surrender of Law Licensesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case involves the voluntary surrender of a law license by an attorney following admissions of criminal charges.
Reasoning: Scott Siegelman submitted a petition for the voluntary surrender of his law license after admitting to two charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.