Matter of Warder

In this attorney grievance matter, respondent admits that he has committed ethical violations and consents to a public reprimand pursuant to Paragraph 28 of the Rule on Disciplinary Procedure, Rule 413, SCACR. We accept respondent’s admission and issue a public reprimand.

The Shelton Matter

While respondent was representing Mr. Shelton in a collection matter, an unrelated complaint and summons was served on Shelton. On January 11, 1989, Shelton took the complaint and summons to respondent and understood that respondent was going to handle the matter. Respondent states he did not believe that…