In re Utley

Respondent Margie A. Utley, a member of the Georgia Bar since 1973, was disbarred in the District of Columbia on July 31, 1997.1 Because we agree with the District of Columbia Court of Appeals that Utley’s misconduct amounted to deliberate misappropriation of estate funds, and because Utley’s misconduct, if committed in Georgia, would violate numerous professional standards wárranting disbarment, we order her disbarred from the practice of law in this state.

Utley is in default, pursuant to Bar Rule 4-208.1 (b), for failure to file a timely rejection after being personally served with the…