In re Genins

The State Bar brought a formal complaint against R. John Genins alleging that he violated Standards 4, 31, 45, 61, 63, 65 and 68 of the Rules and Regulations of the State Bar of Georgia. The special master found and the State Disciplinary Board Review Panel accepted the finding that in 1979 Genins was retáined on a one-third contingency fee basis for the collection of debts owed to the client. In 1986, he obtained a judgment on behalf of the client and in late 1989 he collected by garnishment $7,230.80 which he deposited in his personal bank account. Soon thereafter, and without informing the…