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In the Matter of Muhammad Abdul-Warit Abdur-Rahim
Filed February 8, 2023 · Docket S20Y0209 · 315 Ga. 586
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S20Y0209. IN THE MATTER OF MUHAMMAD ABDUL-WARIT
ABDUR-RAHIM.
PER CURIAM.
This matter is before the Court on the State Bar’s motion for suspension of Respondent Muhammad Abdul-Warit Abdur-Rahim (State Bar No. 560822). On April 6, 2020, this Court accepted Abdur- Rahim’s petition for voluntary discipline and ordered Abdur-Rahim to receive a State Disciplinary Review Board reprimand for his admitted violation of Rule 3.5 (d) of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct. See In the Matter of Abdur-Rahim, 308 Ga. 485 (841 SE2d 666) (2020). Although Abdur-Rahim was notified to appear for the reprimand, he failed to appear at the date and time specified for the reprimand. Therefore, the Court hereby suspends Abdur-Rahim from the practice of law from the date of this opinion until such time as the reprimand is administered. See Bar Rule 4- 109. Once Abdur-Rahim appears for and is administered the reprimand and the State Bar confirms that Abdur-Rahim received his reprimand, the State Bar is directed to file a motion in this Court to lift the suspension. Abdur-Rahim is reminded of his duties under Bar Rule 4-219 (b).
Suspended until reprimand administered. All the Justices concur.
Decided February 8, 2023.
Suspension.
Paula J. Frederick, General Counsel State Bar, William D. NeSmith III, Deputy General Counsel State Bar, Jenny K. Mittelman, James S. Lewis, Assistant General Counsel State Bar, for State Bar of Georgia.
Lawson & Thornton, George O. Lawson, Jr., for Abdur-Rahim.