In the Matter of Sherman S. Barge

Respondent in this disciplinary proceeding was found by the Special Master to have violated Standards 4, 44, 61, 63, and 65 of Rule 4-102 of the Rules and Regulations of the State Bar of Georgia. Violation of any of these standards may be punished by disbarment.

Barge represented Ms. Susie Brown (now Spence) in an action on a personal injury claim against a defendant insured by Southeastern Fidelity Insurance Company. The fee arrangement between Barge and Ms. Spence was that he would receive one-third of any sum collected. Although a suit was filed, the matter was settled and in December 1978…