In the Matter of Newton

ORDER

On November 8, 2004, petitioner was suspended from the practice of law for one year, retroactive to the date of his interim suspension. 1 In the Matter of Newton, 361 S.C. 404, 605 S.E.2d 538 (2004). Petitioner has now filed a petition for reinstatement. The Committee on Character and Fitness recommends the petition be granted upon condition.

We grant the petition for reinstatement, subject to the following conditions:

1. Petitioner shall enter into a two year monitoring contract with Lawyers Helping Lawyers (LHL). 2 The terms of the contract shall be determined by J. Robert Turnbull, Jr.,…