Supreme Court of Georgia

In the Matter of Ryan Curtis Cleveland (two Cases)

October 11, 2023317 Ga. 515

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia considered two disciplinary matters against attorney Ryan Curtis Cleveland, who failed to respond to Notices of Discipline and thereby defaulted. The Court held that default waives his right to an evidentiary hearing and admits the allegations, and that, given the pattern of abandonment, multiple rule violations, and aggravating factors, disbarment is the proper sanction.