In Re Kennedy

The respondent, Albert A. Kennedy, was admitted to the Bar of South Carolina in the year 1950. He was duly charged with two counts of professional misconduct. After a hearing, the panel found him guilty on both counts and recommended his indefinite suspension. Respondent appeared before the full Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, but challenged only the disciplinary action recommended by the panel. A majority of the Board adopted the fact findings of the panel, but recommended a public reprimand, rather than indefinite suspension.

The respondent did not appear before this…