In re Lyles

The Investigative Panel of the State Disciplinary Board directed the Office of General Counsel, State Bar of Georgia, to issue a Notice of Discipline imposing disbarment against Loretta Yvette Lyles pursuant to Bar Rule 4-208.1. The Investigative Panel found probable cause to believe that Lyles violated Standards 44 (wilful abandonment or disregard of a legal matter); 22 (b) (improper withdrawal from employment including failing to take steps to avoid foreseeable prejudice to client’s rights and failing to return client papers and property); 23 (failure to refund unearned fees); and 68…