In the Matter of Destin Michelle Gillum

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia adopted the Special Master's findings that Destin Michelle Gillum violated multiple professional-conduct rules across six client matters, including by abandoning clients, failing to communicate, mishandling fees, making a deceitful statement, and failing to cooperate with the disciplinary investigation. Because Gillum defaulted, the allegations were deemed admitted, and the Court concluded that the pattern of misconduct, client injuries, and aggravating factors warranted disbarment. The Court also required restitution as a condition of any future readmission.