Narrative Opinion Summary
On September 10, 2007, the respondent was placed on interim suspension. The respondent subsequently filed a Petition to Terminate Interim Suspension, which the Office of Disciplinary Counsel does not oppose. The court has lifted the interim suspension. The respondent may be reinstated as a regular member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar upon payment of necessary license fees and fulfillment of applicable continuing legal education requirements, as stipulated in Rule 410(p) of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules. The reinstatement conditions specify that the attorney must pay the license fees for the current year if not already paid. The order is signed by Chief Justice Jean H. Toal and Justices Costa M. Pleicones, Donald W. Beatty, John W. Kittredge, and Kaye G. Hearn.
Legal Issues Addressed
Interim Suspension of Attorneyssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The respondent was previously placed on interim suspension, indicating a temporary removal from practicing law pending further proceedings.
Reasoning: On September 10, 2007, the respondent was placed on interim suspension.
License Fees Requirement for Reinstatementsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: To be reinstated, the respondent must pay the current year's license fees if they have not already been paid.
Reasoning: The reinstatement conditions specify that the attorney must pay the license fees for the current year if not already paid.
Reinstatement to Practice Lawsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Reinstatement is conditioned upon payment of license fees and fulfillment of continuing legal education requirements, allowing the respondent to return as a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar.
Reasoning: The respondent may be reinstated as a regular member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar upon payment of necessary license fees and fulfillment of applicable continuing legal education requirements, as stipulated in Rule 410(p) of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules.
Termination of Interim Suspensionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The respondent successfully petitioned for the termination of the interim suspension without opposition from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.
Reasoning: The respondent subsequently filed a Petition to Terminate Interim Suspension, which the Office of Disciplinary Counsel does not oppose.