In the Matter of Melissa M. Clyatt

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia reviewed the special master’s recommendation and imposed a Review Panel reprimand on attorney Melissa M. Clyatt for violating Bar Rule 1.8(a) by acquiring a pecuniary interest in a client’s settlement funds. The Court concluded that, given the mitigating circumstances and absence of malice, a Review Panel reprimand was the appropriate sanction.