Opinion ID: 1264855
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 7

Heading: Client G Matter

Text: Respondent was retained to represent Client G. Respondent failed to appear for Client G's trial. Both Client G and the judge's secretary made unsuccessful attempts to locate and contact Respondent. The subpanel found Respondent violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct found in Rule 407, SCACR: Rule 1.2 (Scope of Representation); Rule 1.3 (Diligence); Rule 1.16 (Termination of Representation); Rule 3.2 (Expediting Litigation); Rule 3.4 (Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel); Rule 8.4(a) (Misconduct-Violation of Rules of Professional Conduct); and Rule 8.4(e) (Misconduct-Prejudice to the Administration of Justice).