State Bar of Georgia
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In 60 seconds
The State Bar of Georgia dismissed my grievance on April 10, 2026, stating “we did not receive a rebuttal.” On April 21, it admitted receiving both February submissions, misclassifying them and leaving them out of the file. On April 30, I sent an Urgent Request for Help about ADA access to the State ADA Coordinator’s Office. On May 12, Deputy General Counsel William D. NeSmith III wrote that the Bar “is not a public entity.” On May 29, John J. Shiptenko said it was “not subject to Title II.” On September 22, Shiptenko wrote “I am the State Bar’s ADA Coordinator.”
Documents, as of October 19, 2026: April 10 dismissal · April 21 admission · May 29 Title II response · September 22 email.
Check the record. Counts as of October 19, 2026.
Last verified against the documents: October 19, 2026
Documents in The Receipts: 16
What this page does not claim
- The Bar’s statements about ADA Title II and its filings in another federal case are attributed statements, not a court judgment settling Title II coverage.
- This page records what officials wrote, signed, received or did, with the source beside each dated act.
What happened when I used the State Bar of Georgia’s grievance and ADA access routes?
Who Is the State Bar of Georgia:
THEIR WORDSThe State Bar of Georgia says on its own site: “All persons authorized to practice law in this state are required to be members.” Its complaint page says “The Supreme Court of Georgia created the State Bar of Georgia in 1964” and authorized it to enforce the rules for lawyers “by bringing disciplinary proceedings against lawyers who violate them.” THEIR WORDSOn May 12, 2026, its Deputy General Counsel wrote to me that the Bar “is not a public entity,” while its lawyers told a federal court that same day, “As the administrative arm of the Georgia Supreme Court, Defendants are entitled to qualified immunity,” and on June 9, 2026, that “the State, through the Georgia Supreme Court, controls the State Bar and its agents and employees” (Mignott v. State Bar of Georgia Foundation, Inc., N.D. Ga. No. 1:23-cv-01834, Documents 46 and 52).
Why the State Bar of Georgia Is On ADAMATTERS.COM:
- On May 12, 2026, William D. NeSmith III, Deputy General Counsel, told a disabled dad “it does not appear that you require assistance.” Read it: his page, the rug pull, cut off the email, double talk, no help, then silence, cleared in three sentences.
- Double talk on the ADA Coordinator. William D. NeSmith III, May 12, 2026: “The State Bar of Georgia is not a department or agency of the State of Georgia, therefore we are not required to have a published ADA Coordinator.” John J. Shiptenko, September 22, 2026: “I am the State Bar’s ADA Coordinator, and you may continue to send your accommodation requests to me.” Read it
- It lost my answers, then dismissed me for not answering. April 10, 2026: “we did not receive a rebuttal.” April 21, 2026: “your submissions were not added to the grievance file at that time.” Read it
- Granted, then taken away. May 13, 2026: “The State Bar has approved your accommodation request.” May 29, 2026: “The State Bar’s position remains that it is not subject to Title II.” Read it
- A rubber stamp for its own lawyers. On June 30, 2026, Jeffrey W. DeLoach cleared four of the Bar’s own lawyers in four one paragraph letters, each finding “no basis.” Read it
- A habit of silence. My June 8, 2026 complaint to HR Director Sandra Dixon got no decision, only an automatic reply on September 5, 2026. Read it
By the Numbers:
Find Everything Here:
Questions and Answers (1)
- State Bar of Georgia ADA Coordinator and ADA Complaints: Questions and AnswersThe State Bar FAQ: dated answers on its ADA Coordinator, filing an ADA complaint, Title II and accommodation requests. One hub entry, as of October 19, 2026.
The People (33)
The 33 people named on the State Bar hub, each with a role and a link to a profile page, as of October 19, 2026.
What They Did to Me (39)
The 39 hub entries on what the State Bar did, with links to the supporting accounts, as of October 19, 2026.
The Timeline (4)
Four grouped Timeline links leading to the longer chronological record, as of October 19, 2026.
The Proof (27)
Twenty seven evidence links, with messages, letters and dated source pages, as of October 19, 2026.
Every Dated Entry (28)
Twenty eight entries, each linking to the State Bar correspondence record, as of October 19, 2026.
The Grievance Process (15)
Fifteen entries about the grievance process, each linked to its detailed page where one exists, as of October 19, 2026.
ADA Access at the Bar (7)
Seven links covering written access requests, responses and the Bar’s published positions, as of October 19, 2026.
We Are Not Alone (2)
Other people said it too, in public, in their own words.
“There is no way the State Bar of Georgia read our complaint.” Rep. Sandra Scott (D-Rex), February 28, 2022. Read the source
- We Are Not Alone: What Others Say About the State Bar of GeorgiaEvery public review, lawmaker, news report and court paper, quoted exactly as posted.
- The State Bar of Georgia Gave Two Accounts of Itself on May 12, 2026Marsha Mignott, a Black attorney cleared by the Georgia Supreme Court, sued the State Bar of Georgia for race bias.
Blog Posts (132)
The 132 journal posts about the State Bar, listed in full on one page, as of October 19, 2026.
Do You Have an ADA Complaint About the State Bar of Georgia?
- File a federal ADA complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice: File a DOJ complaint here.
- Tell the State of Georgia ADA Coordinator’s Office: File a State ADA complaint here.
Please note: the State ADA Coordinator’s Office tracks complaints but does not have enforcement powers. In its own words: “Our office is not an enforcement agency.” (State ADA Coordinator’s Office FAQ)
We Are Not Alone. Did This Happen to You Too?
I am a disabled dad, not your lawyer. This is not legal advice. Please seek an attorney for help with your situation. I do not give, and am not allowed to give, legal advice.
Corrections: I have invited the State Bar of Georgia to identify any inaccuracy on this site.