On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the Supreme Court of Georgia issued a ruling disbarring attorney Dominique Marc Henri Lemoine. The court’s decision followed a comprehensive review of Lemoine’s conduct in two separate disciplinary matters, which involved multiple violations of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Dominique Marc Henri Lemoine,” with case nos. S25Y0537 and S25Y0538.
The case was brought before the court after the State Disciplinary Review Board examined findings from Special Master Charles David Jones. The Review Board endorsed the Special Master’s conclusions that Lemoine had engaged in serious misconduct, warranting disbarment.
In the first disciplinary matter, designated as S25Y0537, the State Bar filed a formal complaint in June 2022, accusing Lemoine of mishandling client funds. The complaint alleged that he failed to keep fiduciary funds separate from his own and improperly used those funds for personal expenses and to reimburse other clients. The Special Master’s findings indicated that Lemoine did not maintain a properly constituted trust account, which is a fundamental requirement for attorneys managing client funds.
The second case, identified as S25Y0538, involved similar allegations. In January 2023, the State Bar charged Lemoine with additional violations related to his representation of two elderly clients in a tax dispute with the IRS. The complaint asserted that Lemoine failed to act diligently and keep his clients informed about their case. He was found to have used client funds to reimburse other clients, rather than adhering to the clients’ directives regarding their own funds.
In both matters, the Special Master concluded that Lemoine knowingly violated the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct. The evidence presented showed that he acted with disregard for his clients’ interests, leading to significant financial harm and distress for those he represented.
During the hearings, Lemoine filed exceptions to the findings, arguing that the Special Master ignored evidence that could have mitigated his alleged misconduct. He contended that his mental state should have been considered, suggesting that he did not intend to act improperly. However, the Review Board and the Supreme Court ultimately rejected these claims, emphasizing the overwhelming evidence of Lemoine’s violations.
The court’s opinion noted that Lemoine’s actions constituted a serious breach of trust, highlighting the vulnerability of his clients, particularly the elderly individuals involved in the second matter. The Review Board found that Lemoine’s conduct not only caused significant financial and emotional harm to his clients but also undermined the integrity of the legal profession.
In its final ruling, the Supreme Court of Georgia ordered that Lemoine be removed from the rolls of individuals authorized to practice law in the state. The decision aligns with previous cases where disbarment was deemed necessary for similar violations, reinforcing the court’s commitment to maintaining ethical standards within the legal community.
All justices of the court concurred in the decision, except for Justice Land, who did not participate. The ruling serves as a stark reminder of the responsibilities attorneys hold in safeguarding client interests and maintaining the trust placed in them by the public.
The Disposition states:
“Accordingly, it is hereby ordered that the name of Dominique Marc Henri Lemoine be removed from the rolls of persons authorized to practice law in the State of Georgia. Lemoine is reminded of his duties under Bar Rule 4-219(b).”
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Lemoine is an international law attorney in New York, New York. He attended the University of Pennsylvania Law School, graduating in 1990. He acquired his law license in Georgia in 1998.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
