In Re Hamilton

This disciplinary matter is before the Court on the Report of the Special Master, recommending that the Court suspend Hamilton for at least nine months, with conditions, based on his improper handling of his attorney trust account, which conduct constitutes violations of Standards 63, 65 (A) and 65 (D) of former Bar Rule 4-102 (d) (for conduct occurring prior to January 1, 2001) and Rules 1.15 (I) (a) and 1.15 (II) (b) of Bar Rule 4-102 (d) (for conduct occurring after January 1, 2001, when the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct became effective).

The State Bar filed a formal complaint, to…