In re Maples

The State Bar of Georgia filed a complaint against the respondent alleging a violation of Standard 44 of the Bar Rules.

After a hearing, the special master concluded “that Mr. Maples’ failure to act upon his client’s requests to conclude the matter after May 1980, was inexcusable and that such inaction constituted wilful disregard of the matter entrusted to him which was detrimental to (his client). The State Bar established a violation of Standard 44 beyond a reasonable doubt.”

The special master recommended a private reprimand. The State Disciplinary Board adopted the findings of fact and…