In the Matter of Cheryl Joyce Braziel

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the Special Master’s findings that attorney Cheryl Joyce Braziel violated Rules 1.15(I)(b), 1.15(I)(c) and 4.1 in handling lienholder negotiations and settlement funds, and imposed a two‑year suspension conditioned on participation in the State Bar’s Law Practice Management Program. The Court also affirmed its authority to discipline a Georgia lawyer for misconduct occurring in another state under Rule 8.5(a).