In Matter of Chance

Kenneth R. Chance, a member of the State Bar of Georgia, has been charged with the violation of the rules and regulations of the State Bar. A formal complaint was lodged against the respondent and a special master was duly appointed by this court to hear the matter and report his findings to the State Disciplinary Board. Upon receipt of the Special Master’s Findings, the State Disciplinary Board recommends that respondent be disbarred.

The admitted facts are that respondent obtained a settlement of a lawsuit on behalf of a client and advised the client of the necessity for depositing a portion…