X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.

Per Curiam. This reciprocal discipline matter is before the Court on the State Disciplinary Review Board’s February 3, 2020 report and recommendation that this Court disbar Andrew David Taylor (State Bar No. 940522) from the practice of law in Georgia. See Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 9.4 (b). The reciprocal proceeding arises from Taylor’s disbarment from the practice of law in Nevada. The State Bar of Georgia properly served Taylor with a notice of reciprocal discipline, see Bar Rule 4-203.1, but he failed to acknowledge service and did not file any response or objection to the imposition of reciprocal discipline. Taylor was admitted to practice law in Nevada in 2004 and has been a member of the State Bar of Georgia since 2009. On July 5, 2019, he was disbarred from the practice of law in Nevada by the Supreme Court of Nevada. The Nevada Court determined that Taylor misappropriated more than one million dollars of clients’ funds, commingled personal funds with clients’ funds, and opened numerous law firms with different trust and operating accounts to mislead the Nevada Bar and his clients, in violation of multiple disciplinary rules. In addition, the Nevada Court determined that Taylor entered into litigation-advancement loan agreements on behalf of his clients without their knowledge or consent, used the funds for his personal and business expenses, and failed to repay many of the loans. The Nevada Court also determined that in responding to the disciplinary matters, Taylor failed to comply with reasonable requests for information from the Nevada Bar and made false statements of material fact to the Nevada Bar. Based on a review of the disciplinary procedures and rules in Nevada and the corresponding disciplinary procedures and rules in Georgia, the Review Board concluded that disbarment is an appropriate level of discipline in Georgia for similar misconduct and found no basis for recommending anything other than substantially similar discipline. See Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 9.4 (b) (3) (i) – (vi). Thus, it recommends that Taylor be disbarred from the practice of law in Georgia. Having reviewed the record, we agree with the Review Board that disbarment is the appropriate sanction in this reciprocal discipline matter. Accordingly, it is hereby ordered that the name of Andrew David Taylor be removed from the rolls of persons authorized to practice law in the State of Georgia. Taylor is reminded of his duties pursuant to Bar Rule 4-219 (b). Disbarred. Melton, C. J., Nahmias, P. J., and Blackwell, Boggs, Peterson, Warren, Bethel, and Ellington, JJ., concur.

 
Reprints & Licensing
Mentioned in a Law.com story?

License our industry-leading legal content to extend your thought leadership and build your brand.

More From ALM

With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now
Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now
Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now
September 18, 2024 - September 19, 2024
Dallas, TX

Join General Counsel and Senior Legal Leaders at the Premier Forum Designed For and by General Counsel from Fortune 1000 Companies


Learn More
September 24, 2024
Chicago, IL

Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards honors women lawyers who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.


Learn More
September 23, 2024 - September 25, 2024
Chicago, IL

WIPL is the original global forum facilitating women-to-women exchange on leadership and legal issues.


Learn More

Associate attorney position at NJ Immigration Law firm: Leschak & Associates, LLC, based in Freehold, NJ, is looking for a full time ass...


Apply Now ›

Javerbaum Wurgaft, a large civil litigation firm with nine (9) offices, seeks: Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney for Northern New Jersey of...


Apply Now ›

Exciting Career Opportunities at Nuzzo & Roberts! Nuzzo & Roberts, a leading mid-sized insurance defense firm based in Cheshire, CT...


Apply Now ›