In the Matter of Joseph Roger Davis

Summary

The Court adopted the special master's findings that Joseph Roger Davis defaulted in the disciplinary proceeding, thereby admitting the allegations that he abandoned a criminal-defense client, misrepresented the existence of arrest warrants, mishandled fees, and failed to respond to the client and disciplinary authorities. The Court concluded that this misconduct violated multiple Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct and that the aggravating factors warranted disbarment. The Court ordered Davis's name removed from the rolls of attorneys authorized to practice law in Georgia.