In the Matter of Thompson

This disciplinary matter is before the Court on John R. Thompson’s (State Bar No. 708600) petition seeking voluntary suspension of his license pending an appeal of his criminal convictions in federal court. See Bar Rule 4-106 (f) (1). Because we agree that such a suspension is appropriate, we accept Thompson’s petition.

On July 14, 2011, a jury in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia returned verdicts of guilty against Thompson on four felony counts: conspiracy under 18 USC § 371; bank fraud under 18 USC § 1344; wire fraud under 18 USC § 1343; and mail fraud…