In re Collins
Docket: Appellate Case Nos. 2016-001503 & 2016-1504
Court: Supreme Court of South Carolina; July 20, 2016; South Carolina; State Supreme Court
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel has filed a petition for the interim suspension of the respondent's law license under Rule 17(b) of the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement (RLDE), as specified in Rule 413 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules (SCACR). The respondent has consented to this request. The Court has ordered the suspension of the respondent's license to practice law until further notice. Peyre Thomas Lumpkin, Esquire, has been appointed as Receiver to manage the respondent's client files and all associated law office accounts, including trust, escrow, and operating accounts. Mr. Lumpkin is authorized to take necessary actions to protect the interests of the clients and may disburse funds as required under Rule 31, RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR. This Order, when served to any financial institution holding the respondent's accounts, acts as an injunction against the respondent’s withdrawals and notifies the institution of Mr. Lumpkin’s authority. Additionally, the Order serves as notice to the United States Postal Service that Mr. Lumpkin is authorized to receive the respondent's mail. The appointment of Mr. Lumpkin will last no longer than nine months unless an extension is requested. The respondent is required to file an affidavit mandated by Rule 30, RLDE, within fifteen days of the Order. Failure to do so may result in civil and/or criminal contempt of court.