In the Matter of Jack O. Morse

The review panel of the State Disciplinary Board of the State Bar of Georgia recommends that Jack O. Morse receive a public reprimand for violations of Standards 4 and 22 of State Bar Rule 4-102. Because we conclude that Morse also violated Standard 45, we remand to the review panel for a reconsideration of its proposed punishment.

The State Bar brought four separate complaints against Morse for violations of Standards 4 (engaging in professional conduct that involves dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or wilful misrepresentation), 22 (b) (withdrawal from employment), and 45 (knowingly making a false…