Opinion ID: 2510020
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 11

Heading: Matters A, B, C, and F

Text: We agree with the Panel that Respondent committed misconduct under the facts of Matters A, B, and C, but not under the facts of Matter F. Neither party takes exception to these findings. Accordingly, the parties are deemed to have accepted the Panel's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations as to these matters. In Re Prendergast, 390 S.C. 395, 396 n. 2, 702 S.E.2d 364, 365 n. 2 (2010) (citing Rule 27(a), RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR, which states, The failure of a party to file a brief taking exceptions to the report constitutes acceptance of the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations.). Therefore we agree with the Panel that Respondent committed misconduct as to Matter A by failing to prosecute cases adequately on behalf of his clients and to follow orders of the court; as to Matter B by willfully failing to respond to his client and the ODC; and as to Matter C by continuing to practice law in the federal court while suspended. We further agree with the Panel as to Matter F that Respondent's conduct did not evidence any intent to mislead or take advantage of the complainant, nor did his conduct cause her any harm, so Respondent did not violate the Rules of Professional Conduct in that Matter.