On Monday, September 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of Georgia suspended attorney Joseph Pryor Durham, Jr. from practicing law in the state. The emergency suspension was granted following a voluntary petition submitted by Durham himself, as stated in Bar Rule 4-227. Durham’s State Bar number is 235524.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Joseph Pryor Durham, Jr.,” with case no. S26Y0178.
The decision was made after considering Durham’s petition, the State Bar’s response, and a report and recommendation from a Special Master. The court order specifies that the suspension is immediate and will remain in effect while multiple disciplinary matters involving Durham are resolved.
The Supreme Court’s order explicitly prohibits Durham from resuming his legal practice until further notice from the court.. All Justices of the Supreme Court concurred with the decision.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Durham Jr. is a medical malpractice attorney in Albany, Georgia. He attended the Mercer University – Walter F. George School of Law, graduating in 2003. He acquired his law license in Georgia in the same year.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
