Opinion ID: 1264855
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Client E Matter

Text: Client E retained Respondent to represent her in a personal injury suit. Respondent filed a summons and complaint for Client E, but service was never perfected. Respondent falsely stated to Client E that he received a settlement check in her case for $42,000. The insurance company associated with the lawsuit has filed liquidation proceedings. Respondent had the lawsuit dismissed stating the case had been settled. The statute of limitations on Client E's claim has expired. The subpanel found Respondent violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct found in Rule 407, SCACR: Rule 1.1 (Competence); Rule 1.2 (Scope of Representation); Rule 1.3 (Diligence); Rule 1.4 (Communication); Rule 8.4(a) (Misconduct-Violation of Rules of Professional Conduct); Rule 8.4(d) (Misconduct-Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Deceit and Misrepresentation); and Rule 8.4(e) (Misconduct-Prejudice to the Administration of Justice).