In re Harper
In re Harper
Opinion of the Court
Hugh Donnett Harper seeks reinstatement to the practice of law. We agree with the review panel’s recommendation and order that Harper be reinstated.
This Court accepted Harper’s petition for voluntary discipline, based on his conviction as an habitual offender and his acknowledgment of alcohol abuse. In the Matter of Harper, 265 Ga. 768 (462 SE2d 604) (1995). This Court suspended Harper for a minimum of six months and conditioned his reinstatement on his petition to the review panel of the State Disciplinary Board following his obtaining: (1) certification from the Committee on Lawyer Impairment (now the Lawyer Assistance Program), that based on the Program members’ observations, and, in accordance with the rules set forth in the Bar
Harper has obtained the two certifications this Court required for his reinstatement. Additionally, he has acknowledged his problem of alcohol abuse, and states he continues, and will continue to obtain treatment for his condition. He also shows that although his conduct violated professional standards, he did not harm any client, or receive any complaint from another attorney.
We agree with the review panel that Harper has met the conditions for reinstatement, and order that he be reinstated.
Reinstated.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- IN THE MATTER OF HUGH DONNETT HARPER
- Status
- Published