In the Matter of Mathis

This matter is before the Court on the Petition for Voluntary Discipline filed by Respondent Craig Steven Mathis pursuant to Bar Rule 4-227 (c) (1) after the issuance of a Formal Complaint. In the petition, Mathis admits to violating Rules 1.3, 1.4, and 8.4 (a) (4) of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, see Bar Rule 4-102 (d). Mathis seeks the imposition of a Review Panel reprimand. The State Bar and the Special Master, William H. Mills, recommend that the Court accept the petition.

Mathis admits that in May 2007 he agreed to represent a client in a child custody matter. Mathis did not…