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In re Murdaugh8/7/2000
able diligence and promptness in representing a client. Rules 1.1 and 1.3. She failed to keep a client reasonably informed about the status of a matter and comply promptly with reasonable requests for information. Rule 1.4(a). She misappropriated client funds, and failed to deliver promptly to a client or third person, funds that the client or person was entitled to receive. Rule 1.15(a) and (b). She failed to promptly render a full accounting regarding property of the client or third person. Rule 1.15(b). She violated the Rules of Professional Conduct, and engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. Rules 8.4(a) and 8.4(d). She engaged in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice. Rule 8.4(e).
Further, respondent violated provisions of Rule 413, RLDE. She violated the Rules of Professional Conduct. Rule 7(a)(1). She engaged in conduct tending to pollute the administration of justice or to bring the courts or legal profession into disrepute and engaged in conduct demonstrating unfitness to practice law. Rule 7(a)(5).
Respondent also violated Rule 417, SCACR, by misappropriating client monies and writing checks on her trust account made payable to cash.
Accordingly, respondent is hereby disbarred from the practice of law, retroactive to September 1, 1999, the date of the order of her interim suspension. She shall undertake all efforts that may assist with the location and return of client files no previously delivered to clients or to the attorney to protect client interests. Within fifteen days of the date of this opinion, respondent shall file an affidavit with the Clerk of Court showing that she has complied with Rule 30, RLDE, and shall also surrender her Certificate of Admission to the Practice of Law to the Clerk of Court. In addition to all other requirements respondent must meet to be reinstated under Rule 33, RLDE, no petition for reinstatement shall be accepted until respondent has filed proof she has paid all monies owed to clients as determined by a Fee Dispute Resolution Committee or Panel.
DISBARRED.
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