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STATE BAR OF GEORGIA

STATE DISCIPLINARY BOARD

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Service by Publication

TO:Kevin Eugene Hooks

Georgia State Bar No. 365201

Re:Office of General Counsel File No. 120181

A Notice of Investigation has been issued in accordance with Bar Rule 4-204.1 based upon a grievance filed against you. Service of a Notice of Investigation by publication is authorized by Bar Rule 4-204.2.

Pursuant to Bar Rule 4-204.3(a), you are required to file with the Investigative Panel member assigned to investigate the grievance filed against you a written response to the Notice of Investigation within 30 days of August 8, 2012.

Pursuant to Bar Rule 4-204.3(d), your failure to answer the Notice of Investigation may result in your suspension from the practice of law in Georgia until an answer is filed.

August 1, 2012