Matter of Washburn

Although Thomas L. Washburn pled guilty to a criminal charge of fraudulent levy in violation of OCGA § 9-13-16, the special master recommended he receive only a public reprimand and the review panel adopted that recommendation. However, the State Bar has filed exceptions and seeks disbarment of Washburn pursuant to Standard 66 of Bar Rule 4-102, which authorizes the imposition of that sanction *51upon conviction of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Based upon Washburn’s conviction, as well as the existence of aggravating circumstances and the absence of mitigating factors, we…