In Re Ricks

This matter is before the Court on the Petition for Voluntary Discipline filed by Respondent Melvin Ricks 1 wherein he admits violating Rules 1.3, 2 1.4 3 and 1.16 (a) (2) and (d) 4 of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct. See Rule 4-102 (d), Rules and Regulations of the State Bar of Georgia. In his petition, Ricks seeks resolution of three State Disciplinary Board actions through the imposition of an indefinite suspension of not less than one year, with conditions for reinstatement. The State Bar does not object to acceptance of the petition.

In each of the three actions Ricks accepted…