In Re Shaw

This disciplinary matter is before the Court on Michael J. C. Shaw’s petition for voluntary discipline filed pursuant to Bar Rule 4-227. Shaw requests a six to twelve month suspension, preferably retroactive to June 22, 2009, for his admitted violations of Rule 8.4 (a) (4) of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, see Bar Rule 4-102 (d). The maximum penalty for a violation of the rule is disbarment. The State Bar has filed a response stating that the interests of the public and the Bar would be best served by accepting the petition and imposing a suspension ranging from at least six…