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In re Harvey10/24/2005
entity authorized to practice law.
In considering the proper sanction in this case we find no mitigating factors, and find in aggravation Harvey's demonstrated lack of regard for the disciplinary process and orders of this Court; his steadfast lack of remorse and refusal to acknowledge the wrongful nature of his conduct, see In the Matter of Lemmons, 273 Ga. 780 (545 SE2d 885) (2001); his willingness to use the name of his friend, the licensed attorney, to attempt to avoid the ramifications of his suspension and his false testimony that the attorney had consented to the use of his name; his gross neglect and virtual abandonment of the valuable claim of his friend and client with no meaningful attempt to notify her of her situation or preserve her rights, see In the Matter of Bealle, 276 Ga. 214 (576 SE2d 882) (2003); and his history of prior disciplinary proceedings. In light of Harvey's pattern of neglect in his handling of legal matters and his obvious disregard for the rules and ethics under which lawyers are allowed and privileged to practice law in this State, we hereby order that the name of Harold Michael Harvey be removed from the rolls of individuals authorized to practice law in Georgia. He is once again reminded of his duties under Bar Rule 4-219 (c).
Disbarred. All the Justices concur.
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