In Re Blackmon

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) and respondent have entered into an Agreement for Discipline by Consent pursuant to Rule 21, RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR, in which respondent admits misconduct and agrees to either a public reprimand or definite suspension not to exceed thirty (30) days. We accept the agreement and issue a public reprimand. The facts, as set forth in the agreement, are as follows.

FACTS

In March 1998, complainant retained an attorney to represent her in a child support and custody action. Following that attorney’s suspension from the practice of law, complainant consulted with…