In Re Shelfer

This disciplinary matter is before the Court on the Report and Recommendation of the Review Panel finding that Respondent William S. Shelter violated Standards 4 and 65 of Bar Rule 4-102 (d), as well as Rules 1.15 and 8.4 of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct found at Bar Rule 4-102 (d). The Review Panel recommends that Shelter receive a one-year suspension with conditions for reinstatement. This Court recognizes that such violations may support the sanction of disbarment. However, this Court agrees with the Review Panel that, based on the findings of the special master, certain…