Matter of Celsor

This is an attorney disciplinary matter. 1 The hearing Panel found respondent violated Rule 1.1, of Rule 407, SCACR, by handling legal matters he was not competent to handle and failing to secure a power of attorney to sign a client’s name on legal documents; Rule 3.3, of Rule 407, SCACR, by making false statements to the circuit and probate courts and engaging in conduct which involves misrepresentation and is prejudicial to the administration of justice; and Rule 413, SCACR, ¶¶ 5A and E, by violating the oath of office and demonstrating a lack of professional competence. The full Panel…