In the Matter of Brown

This grievance proceeding charges Willis R. Brown with serious misconduct arising out of his conviction of criminal charges in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. He was temporarily suspended from the practice of law by order of the Chief Justice dated April 4, 1984. The hearing panel and a majority of the Executive Committee recommended a two year suspension with credit for the period of temporary suspension. We agree that is the appropriate sanction.

Respondent was admitted to practice in 1977. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Georgia and accepted employment…