In re Thomas

This disciplinary matter is before the Court on the Notice of Discipline for disbarment issued against Respondent Franklin Whitaker Thomas. As Thomas has failed to file a Notice of Rejection to the Notice of Discipline within the time set by Bar Rule 4-208.3 (a), Thomas is in default; has no right to an evidentiary hearing; and is subject to such discipline and further proceedings as may be determined by this Court. See Bar Rule 4-208.1 (b). Based on his conduct in two separate matters, the State Disciplinary Board found that Thomas violated Rules 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.16, and 8.4 (a) (4) of Bar…