In re Courtney

ORDER

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel has filed a petition asking the Court to place respondent on interim suspension pursuant to Rule 17, RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR, because he has been charged with a serious crime and because he poses a threat of serious harm to the public or the administration of justice. The petition also seeks appointment of an attorney to protect the interests of respondent’s clients pursuant to Rule 31, RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR, and an order freezing respondent’s trust and operating accounts, subject to actions by the newly appointed attorney to protect clients’ interests.

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