In re Berry
In re Berry
Opinion of the Court
In this attorney grievance matter, respondent admits the allegations against him and consents to disbarment. Respondent was temporarily suspended from the practice of law on June 27, 1995.
Respondent admits that he engaged in sexual relations with
By these actions, respondent has engaged in conduct which involves fraud, dishonesty, deceit, or misrepresentation; brings the courts and the legal profession into disrepute; and demonstrates unfitness to practice law. These actions constitute violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 407, SCACR, and the Rules on Disciplinary Procedure, Rule 413, SCACR.
Accordingly, we disbar respondent from the practice of law. This disbarment shall be retroactive to June 27,1995, the date on which respondent was temporarily suspended. 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 Paragraph 30 of Rule 413, SCACR, and shall surrender his certificate of admission to the Clerk of Court.
Disbarred.
On October 30, 1995, respondent was publicly reprimanded for misconduct while a municipal court judge. In the Matter of Robert L. Berry, Jr., 463 S.E. (2d) 320 (S.C. 1995).
Reference
- Full Case Name
- In the Matter of Robert L. BERRY, Jr.
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- Published