In Re Morales

The State Bar filed a formal complaint against Juan Lopez Morales, alleging that he violated Rules 3.1 (b) and 3.3 (a) (1) of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, Bar Rule 4-102 (d). Violation of the first rule is punishable by public reprimand, while the maximum sanction for a violation of the second is disbarment. Morales responded and filed several motions, which the special master denied, and the State Bar filed a motion for summary judgment, which the special master granted. In his Final Report, the special master recommended that Respondent Morales be suspended from the practice…