In the Matter of Nathaniel Antonio Barnes, Jr.

Summary

The Court accepted Barnes's petition for voluntary discipline arising from his guilty plea to felony cocaine possession and imposed a minimum 21-month suspension. The suspension was made retroactive to his entry into drug court and reinstatement was conditioned on successful completion of that program. The Court found the proposed sanction appropriate in light of the drug-related misconduct, the absence of client injury or a dishonest motive, and Barnes's mitigating circumstances.