In re Deddish

In this attorney disciplinary matter, respondent and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) have entered into an agreement pursuant to Rule 21, Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement, Rule 413, SCACR. In the agreement, respondent admits misconduct and consents to a definite suspension of nine months, retroactive to August 10, 2001.1 We accept the agreement. The following facts are set forth in the agreement.

Facts

I. Assisting in the Unauthorized Practice of Law Matter

Trey Carter, a non-lawyer, organized and was the sole member and sole employee of the Trey Carter Firm, LLC (The Firm). The…