Opinion ID: 1264855
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: The Misappropriation of Law Firm Funds Matter

Text: After Respondent dissolved the partnership with Mr. Patrick, Respondent took approximately $100,000 from the firm's operating account and the title insurance account, which he was not authorized to do. Respondent made many unauthorized disbursements to third parties from the operating account. Respondent was supposed to repay the amount, but later, removed an operating account check from the office and negotiated it for $18,000. Respondent denied any knowledge of the transaction. The subpanel found Respondent violated the following Rule of Professional Conduct found in Rule 407, SCACR: Rule 8.4(d) (Misconduct-Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Deceit and Misrepresentation).