In re Roberts

The State Bar of Georgia instituted disciplinary proceedings against Rodney H. Roberts alleging a violation of Standards 22 (b), 44 and 68 of Bar Rule 4-102. The complaint centers around his employment to collect a debt on a contingency fee arrangement. The complaint alleged he neglected the cause of his client, and advised his client he had filed suit when, he had not. In effect he withdrew from representation without advising his client or returning his papers or property.

After a finding of probable cause by the Investigative Panel of the State Disciplinary Board, the Bar filed a formal…