In Re Strait

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 six months and one day. 1 We accept the agreement.

Facts

I. Domestic Matters

On two separate occasions, respondent accepted retainers to represent clients in divorce proceedings. Respondent was not diligent in handling these matters. He failed to serve pleadings in one case and failed to forward the divorce…