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In re Purvis12/10/2001
re Rast, 337 S.C. 588, 524 S.E.2d 619 (1999) (attorney's failure to answer the formal charges against him constitutes default; the only issue is the proper sanction); In re Thornton, 327 S.C. 193, 489 S.E.2d 198 (1997) (same).
Respondent has demonstrated a persistent pattern of misconduct, including neglect, failure to communicate with clients, misappropriation, dishonest conduct, and failure to respond to disciplinary authority. The sanction of disbarrment has been imposed by this Court in similar cases involving multiple acts of misconduct. See, e.g., Matter of Driggers, 334 S.C. 40, 512 S.E.2d 112 (1999) (attorney disbarred for failing to provide competent representation, keep clients informed, consult with clients, promptly account for and deliver funds and documents, misappropriation of funds, and knowing failure to respond to disciplinary proceedings); Matter of Godbold, 336 S.C. 568, 521 S.E.2d 160 (1999) (attorney disbarred for failing to remit settlement funds to clients, remit funds to clients' medical providers, failing to pay bills, and failing to file state and federal tax returns); Matter of Glee, 333 S.C. 9, 507 S.E.2d 326 (1998) (attorney disbarred for converting client funds for his own purposes, failing to provide competent representation, failing to comply with demand for payment, failing to act with reasonable diligence, failing to keep client informed about status of case, and engaging in conduct involving dishonesty).
Consequently, we disbar respondent and order him to pay the costs of the disciplinary proceedings. Within fifteen days of the date of this opinion, respondent shall file an affidavit with the Clerk of Court showing that he has complied with Rule 30 of the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement.
DISBARRED.
James E. Moore A. C.J.
John H. Waller, Jr. J.
E.C. Burnett, III J.
Costa M. Pleicones J.
George T. Gregory, Jr. A.J.
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