In re Johnston

The State Bar of Georgia filed a formal complaint against Carl Albert Johnston alleging violations of Standards 4, 30, 33, 61, 63, and 65 of Bar Rule 4-102 (d), in the course of his conduct as trustee of the trust established for a minor child as settlement of a legal matter. Respondent acknowledged service of the formal complaint but failed to respond within 30 days. The special master appointed in this matter found the facts alleged and violations charged to be deemed admitted by default.

The allegations established by default were that Respondent, after his appointment as interim trustee of…