On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the Supreme Court of Georgia ordered the removal of Attorney Paul Gerard Wersant from the list of individuals authorized to practice law in the state. This decision follows Wersant’s voluntary surrender of his law license after he pleaded guilty to felony charges in February 2025 in Forsyth County Superior Court.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Paul Gerard Wersant,” with case no. S25Y1290.
Wersant pleaded guilty to two counts of interstate interference with custody and one count of filing false documents, all of which constitute felonies under Georgia law.
The disciplinary proceedings were initiated by the State Bar of Georgia after it became aware of Wersant’s felony convictions. Wersant was required to notify the Bar of his convictions within sixty days, but he apparently failed to do so. The Bar then petitioned the Court for the appointment of a special master, leading to a show cause hearing, where Wersant expressed his intention to surrender his license.
Special Master Patrick H. Head recommended the acceptance of Wersant’s petition for voluntary surrender of his license, a recommendation that the Supreme Court ultimately agreed with. The special master characterized Wersant’s misconduct, particularly the filing of false documents, as egregious and suggested that disbarment would be an appropriate sanction.
The Supreme Court’s decision to accept the voluntary surrender is consistent with similar prior cases. Wersant is also reminded of his duties outlined in Bar Rule 4-219(b).
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Wersant was an administrative law attorney. He attended the Widener University School of Law, graduating in 2000. He acquired his law license in Georgia in 2004.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
