Supreme Court of Georgia
In the Matter of Nathaniel Watson Cochran
May 28, 2025321 Ga. 675
Summary
The Supreme Court of Georgia rejected the Review Board’s recommendation of a six‑month suspension and imposed a one‑year suspension on attorney Nathaniel Watson Cochran for abandoning a client and violating Rules 1.3 and 1.4. The Court applied ABA disciplinary standards, found aggravating factors such as prior admonition and substantial experience, and concluded that default was not a standalone aggravating factor. The decision cites numerous prior disciplinary cases for comparative analysis.