In re Buck Long

The State Bar of Georgia brought disciplinary proceedings against attorney Mariett D. Buck Long charging her with violations of Standard 44 (wilful abandonment or disregard of a legal matter) and Standard 68 (failure to respond to the investigation of a complaint). The respondent was personally served, but failed to file any answer, obtain an extension of time, or respond in any manner to the complaint or to the State Bar’s investigation thereof. Therefore, under Georgia Bar Rule 4-212 (a), the charge for violating Standard 44 was deemed admitted, and the special master entered findings of…