In re Young

The Full Panel (Panel) adopted the report of the Hearing-Master finding Respondent’s misconduct in litigation was more “unprofessional” than “unethical,” and recommending that the Court discipline Respondent by issuing an admonition. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) appeals, contending the Panel erred in failing to find Respondent violated the Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 407, SCACR (RPC), to recommend a more severe sanction, and to require Respondent to pay $1,552.00 as the costs of the proceeding. We agree with ODC that Respondent violated the RPC, that a public reprimand is…