In the Matter of Oksana Klymovych

Headline: Attorney's Suspension Extended Indefinitely Due to Failure to File Required Affidavit

Citation:

Court: Georgia Supreme Court · Filed: 2026-03-03 · Docket: S26Y0042
Published
Outcome: Defendant Win
Impact Score: 45/100 — Low-moderate impact: This case addresses specific legal issues with limited broader application.
Legal Topics: attorney-disciplineprofessional-conductlegal-ethicssuspension-from-practice

Case Summary

This case involves Oksana Klymovych, who was admitted to practice law in Georgia in 2011. In 2019, she was found guilty of several violations of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, including failing to respond to disciplinary authorities, failing to properly terminate representation, and failing to protect a client's interests. As a result, she was suspended from the practice of law for six months. After her suspension, Klymovych failed to file an affidavit with the State Bar of Georgia within 60 days, as required by the rules for suspended attorneys. This affidavit would have confirmed her compliance with the terms of her suspension. Because she did not file this affidavit, the Supreme Court of Georgia ruled that her suspension would continue indefinitely until she files the required affidavit and demonstrates her compliance with all conditions for reinstatement. This means she cannot practice law until she fulfills these specific requirements.

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Key Holdings

The court established the following key holdings in this case:

  1. A suspended attorney's failure to file the affidavit required by Georgia Bar Rule 4-903(6) within 60 days of the suspension order results in an indefinite suspension.
  2. The indefinite suspension continues until the attorney files the affidavit and demonstrates compliance with all conditions for reinstatement.

Entities and Participants

Parties

  • Oksana Klymovych (party)
  • State Bar of Georgia (company)

Frequently Asked Questions (4)

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Basic Questions (4)

Q: What was this case about?

This case was about an attorney, Oksana Klymovych, who was suspended from practicing law and then failed to follow the required procedures for suspended attorneys, specifically not filing an affidavit confirming her compliance with the suspension terms.

Q: Why was Oksana Klymovych initially suspended?

She was initially suspended for violating several Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, including failing to respond to disciplinary authorities, failing to properly terminate representation, and failing to protect a client's interests.

Q: What was the specific rule she violated that led to the indefinite suspension?

She violated Georgia Bar Rule 4-903(6), which requires a suspended attorney to file an affidavit within 60 days of the suspension order, confirming compliance with the terms of the suspension.

Q: What is the consequence of not filing the affidavit?

The consequence is that her suspension from the practice of law continues indefinitely until she files the required affidavit and demonstrates compliance with all conditions for reinstatement.

Case Details

Case NameIn the Matter of Oksana Klymovych
Citation
CourtGeorgia Supreme Court
Date Filed2026-03-03
Docket NumberS26Y0042
Precedential StatusPublished
OutcomeDefendant Win
Impact Score45 / 100
Legal Topicsattorney-discipline, professional-conduct, legal-ethics, suspension-from-practice
Jurisdictionga

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