In the Matter of Natalie Spires Paine

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the Special Master’s findings, holding that the State Bar failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that Natalie Spires Paine violated Rules 3.4(g) or 8.1(a), and therefore dismissed the disciplinary matter with no sanction. The Court also clarified that the Review Board must apply the clearly erroneous standard to the Special Master’s factual findings.