In the Matter of J. Kenneth Royal

The State Bar of Georgia brought disciplinary proceedings against Respondent, J. Kenneth Royal. Following a hearing, the special master found that Respondent had violated Standards 4, 30, 61, 63, and 65 of Bar Rule 4-102 and recommended that Respondent be disbarred. The review panel adopted the special master’s findings and conclusion. Respondent filed exceptions to the report of the review panel.

This disciplinary case arises out of Respondent’s conduct in handling a client’s estate. The record establishes that the client executed a will prepared by Respondent in her last illness. In the will…