In the Matter of Margaret D. Fabri

In this attorney disciplinary matter, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) filed formal charges against Margaret Fabri (“Respondent”), alleging Respondent committed misconduct by issuing two subpoenas without providing notice to opposing counsel as required under Rule 45(b)(1) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure (“SCRCP”). 1 By way of return, Respondent argued she was not required to notify opposing counsel because the subpoenas commanded the appearance of a witness and the production of documents at a hearing rather than before the hearing; therefore, discipline is improper.…