In the Matter of Louis S. Moore

Summary

The Supreme Court of South Carolina accepted an Agreement for Discipline by Consent and suspended Louis S. Moore from practicing law for 90 days, retroactive to a prior suspension. The court found violations involving improper personal use of a law firm trust account and conduct involving dishonesty, and ordered payment of disciplinary costs and filing of a compliance affidavit.

Holdings

1. The court accepted the Agreement for Discipline by Consent after respondent admitted the charged misconduct and rule violations.
2. Respondent was definitely suspended from the practice of law in South Carolina for ninety days, retroactive to his May 18, 2009 suspension, and was ordered to pay disciplinary costs and file a compliance affidavit.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should accept the Agreement for Discipline by Consent after respondent admitted violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
2. What discipline should be imposed for respondent's misuse of a lawyer trust account and issuance of a check against insufficient funds.

Disposition

other