In re Mitchum

In this attorney disciplinary matter, respondent and Disciplinary Counsel have entered into an agreement under Rule 21, RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR. In the agreement, respondent admits misconduct and consents to a public reprimand. We accept the agreement.

In 1991, respondent was retained to complete an adoption. Respondent commenced the action in 1991 but took no further meaningful action in the matter. During the pendency of the petition, respondent was unresponsive to his clients’ inquires regarding the adoption proceeding and provided untruthful information regarding the status of the matter.

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