In re MacKenna, 294 Ga. 72

Disciplinary matter before Georgia Supreme Court via Bar Rule 4-227 (b)(2) petition for voluntary discipline by Jarlath Robert MacKenna.
MacKenna admits a consensual sexual relationship with a client while representing her in divorce.
He assisted the client in submitting false discovery responses related to the divorce action.
Admits violations of Rules 1.7(a) and 8.4(a)(4) of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct; maximum sanction is disbarment.
Mitigation factors include lack of prior discipline, cooperation, claimed inexperience, good character, and ongoing psychological rehabilitation.
Court agrees 18-month suspension is appropriate, citing comparable Georgia disciplinary cases; petition for voluntary discipline accepted.

Issue	Plaintiff's Argument	Defendant's Argument	Held
Is an 18-month suspension appropriate?	State Bar supports 18-month suspension.	MacKenna argues mitigation could justify a lesser sanction.	Yes; 18-month suspension appropriate.
Do mitigation factors affect the sanction?	Mitigation acknowledged but not enough to reduce sanction.	Factors (no prior discipline, cooperation, inexperience, good character, rehab) warrant leniency.	Mitigation considered; 18-month suspension still imposed.
Have Rules 1.7(a) and 8.4(a)(4) been violated?	Admission supports violations.	Not separately argued beyond admission.	Violations established; disciplined accordingly.

In the Matter of Adams, 291 Ga. 768 (Ga. 2012) (18-month suspension for misrepresentation and false billing with prior reprimand)
In the Matter of Wright, 291 Ga. 841 (Ga. 2012) (public reprimand and six-month suspension for false statement in appellate brief)
In the Matter of Tante, 264 Ga. 692 (Ga. 1994) (18-month suspension for sexual relationship with mentally impaired client in disability matter)
In the Matter of Lewis, 262 Ga. 37 (Ga. 1992) (36-month suspension for allegedly non-consensual sexual relationship with divorce client)