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The George Supreme Court has disbarred an attorney, rejecting a special master’s recommendation for more lenient discipline in a case arising from a guilty plea

to two felony counts of bribery of county commissioners. He was sentenced to five years probation on each count to be served concurrently. Fry’s probation was terminated in October 2016, and he was discharged without an adjudication of guilt, as is allowed by the First Offender Act, see OCGA § 42-8-60 (e). Although the State Bar received a certified copy of Fry’s convictions in 2012, the Bar failed to act on those convictions until 2016 when it initiated this disciplinary matter.

The court

In this case, Fry committed more than one felony by bribing public officials. Moreover, Fry has shown no remorse for his crimes. His acts not only indicate that he is unqualified to practice law due to unprofessional conduct, but they also gravely denigrate public confidence in the legal system. Despite the Bar’s slow prosecution of this case, Fry’s conduct must be met with strong discipline, not merely a one-year suspension.

…we hereby order that David Wesler Fry be disbarred and that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law in this State.

Metrospirit reported on the criminal case. (Mike Frisch)