In the Matter of Richard Allen McDowell, Sr.

Summary

The Supreme Court of South Carolina accepted Richard Allen McDowell, Sr.'s Agreement for Discipline by Consent after finding misconduct in multiple client matters. The court imposed a definite two-year suspension from the practice of law and required him to file an affidavit demonstrating compliance with the applicable rule.

Holdings

1. The respondent's admitted conduct constituted grounds for discipline and violated Rule 7(a)(1) of the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement and Rules 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.16(d), and 8.4(a) of the South Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct.
2. The court accepted the Agreement for Discipline by Consent and imposed a two-year definite suspension from the practice of law.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the respondent's admitted misconduct violated the South Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct and constituted grounds for discipline.
2. What disciplinary sanction should be imposed under the Agreement for Discipline by Consent.

Disposition

other