Supreme Court of Georgia
In the Matter of James Hugh Potts II
August 14, 2017
Summary
The Supreme Court of Georgia dismissed the State Bar's request for reciprocal discipline against James Hugh Potts II, holding that the six‑month suspension from the Illinois federal court's Trial Bar does not meet the definition of a “suspension” under Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct and therefore does not trigger jurisdiction under Rule 9.4(b). The Court also concluded that no substantially similar discipline exists in Georgia, making reciprocal discipline inappropriate.