In re Polk

This disciplinary matter is before the Court on the report and recommendation of the special master, John L. Strauss, recommending that the Court accept the fifth petition for voluntary discipline filed by Ricardo L. Polk (State Bar No. 001354) and impose a 30-month suspension, with conditions for reinstatement, for his admitted violation of Rules 1.3, 1.4, and 1.16 of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, see Bar Rule 4-102 (d). The maximum penalty for a violation of Rule 1.3 is disbarment, and the maximum penalty for a violation of Rules 1.4 and 1.16 is a public reprimand. This Court…