Runyon v. Wright

Burnett, Justice:

This appeal is from an order granting a motion for Rule 11 sanctions against appellant and his trial attorney. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant, who is an attorney licensed in South Carolina, was retained by respondents Karen and Darryl Wright for the purpose of perfecting a postconviction relief action for Darryl following Darryl’s conviction for drug related offenses. The Wrights also retained appellant to recover over $40,000 seized by authorities during or after Darryl’s arrest.

Over a period of time, the Wrights paid appellant approximately $9,000. Not satisfied with appellant’s…