Court Filings

The Georgia Supreme Court reviewed a disciplinary proceeding charging attorney Darryl J. Ferguson with violating parts of Rule 1.15(I) for failing to protect a chiropractor’s asserted interest in two clients’ settlement proceeds. The Review Board had recommended a 60-day suspension conditioned on restitution, but the Court concluded the Bar did not prove by clear and convincing evidence that Ferguson violated Rule 1.15(I)(b), (c), or (d). The Court held that Ferguson reasonably could conclude the chiropractor’s form was an unperfected lien or attempt at a statutory lien that he could disregard under Rule 1.15(I)(b), and therefore no discipline was imposed and the matter was dismissed.

The Georgia Court of Appeals granted Applicant Katrina Cooper's motion to withdraw her application for discretionary appeal in case A26D0439. The court ordered that the application is deemed withdrawn and issued a formal minute entry reflecting that decision on April 13, 2026. There is no opinion on the merits because the procedural request to withdraw was uncontested and dispositive of the application.