In the Matter of Robert L. Gailliard

Summary

The Supreme Court of South Carolina accepted an agreement for discipline by consent and indefinitely suspended Robert L. Gailliard from practicing law. The suspension followed his conviction for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and allegations that he practiced law while under interim suspension.

Holdings

1. The court accepted the Agreement for Discipline by Consent and indefinitely suspended respondent from the practice of law in South Carolina.
2. The court declined to issue the Rule to Show Cause but reminded respondent that he was prohibited from participating in any activity constituting the practice of law while suspended.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should accept the Agreement for Discipline by Consent and impose discipline for respondent's criminal misconduct.
2. Whether the court should issue a Rule to Show Cause based on the allegation that respondent practiced law while subject to an interim suspension.

Disposition

other