In the Matter of Palmer

This is a disciplinary matter charging Respondent with a number of infractions arising out of his representation of a group of citizens known as “Concerned Citizens of Jasper County” (“Citizens”).

In April of 1986, Citizens retained Respondent to represent them in an attempt to stop plans of the Jasper County School District (“District”) to consolidate two area high schools. Respondent met with Citizens, visited the schools and filed pleadings challenging the District’s plan. The pleadings consisted of a “Rule to Show Cause and Order,” and a “Complaint” entitled “Petition for Temporary…