


Attorney Lin Wood, known for filing challenges seeking to overturn former President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss, is giving up his law license instead of facing possible disbarment.
On Tuesday, Wood asked officials in Georgia, his home state, to "retire" his law license in light of “disciplinary proceedings pending against me." In the request, Wood acknowledged that after relinquishing his license, he is “prohibited from practicing law in this State and in any other state or jurisdiction and that I may not reapply for admission."
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Several states have considered disciplining Wood for pushing the former president's debunked claims that widespread election fraud led to President Joe Biden's victory.
Wood became a licensed attorney in the Peach State in 1977. He is now retired and has no disciplinary infractions on his record, according to the State Bar of Georgia's website.
A spokesperson for the bar confirmed to ABC News that it had dismissed two complaints against Wood. The Office of the General Counsel said in a court filing that it "believes that it has achieved the goals of disciplinary action, including protecting the public and the integrity of the judicial system and the legal profession” with Wood's retirement.
Georgia officials conducted an investigation into Wood, weighing whether to disbar him. They held a disciplinary trial for Wood earlier this year. The now-retired lawyer claimed the bar violated his constitutional rights by asking him to undergo a mental health evaluation as part of the investigation.
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In August 2022, the Fulton County special grand jury called Wood to testify in its investigation into efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 general election results. The jury reportedly recommended multiple indictments on conspiracy and racketeering charges, though no defendants have been named. Over 50 witnesses were interviewed, including high-profile GOP names like Rudy Giuliani and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
Wood also faced scrutiny for his living situation. In 2021, the Georgia secretary of state's office opened an investigation into where Wood was living during the 2020 election. Wood had moved to South Carolina but was still practicing law in Georgia. However, officials ruled he did not violate Georgia election laws.