In Re Tullis

In this attorney disciplinary matter, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel filed formal charges against respondent, Rodman C. Tullís, alleging misconduct in eight different matters. Respondent failed to file an answer, and he was found to be in default. After a hearing, 1 the sub-panel and the full panel recommended that respondent be disbarred and be required to pay various costs.

The authority to discipline attorneys and the manner in which the discipline is given rests entirely with this Court. In re McFarland, 360 S.C. 101, 600 S.E.2d 537 (2004); In re Long, 346 S.C. 110, 551 S.E.2d 586…