In re Caskey

The Respondent, William J. Caskey, is a duly licensed attorney in the State of South Carolina, formerly practicing law in Lexington County. On November 3, 1977, he was convicted in 'the General Sessions Court of Lexington County on charges of criminal conspiracy and obstruction of justice. On December 6, 1977, this Court issued its Order temporarily suspending Respondent’s license to practice law pursuant to Section 6 of the Rule on Disciplinary Procedure. Subsequent thereto this Court affirmed the convictions on direct appeal. State v. Caskey, 273 S. C. 325, 256 S. E. (2d) 737.

The present…