In re Nichols

Richard M. Nichols petitioned the State Bar of Georgia for reinstatement to the practice of law. Nichols voluntarily surrendered his license in 1976 following a plea of guilty to the charge of appropriating funds belonging to a bankrupt’s estate while acting as trustee of such estate. Nichols was sentenced to five years imprisonment but was released after having served approximately 11 months. He first applied for reinstatement to the Bar in May of 1980. Following adverse recommendations from the Special Master and the State Disciplinary Board, this court denied Nichols’ application, holding…