In Re Brown

In this attorney grievance matter, Harry C. Brown, Sr., (respondent) is charged with engaging in misconduct in violation of various provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct contained in Rule 407, SCACR, and the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement contained in Rule 413, SCACR.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

As probate judge for Jasper County, respondent collected fees for performing marriage ceremonies and retained those fees as personal compensation. This Court found the practice violated the Code of Judicial Conduct and ordered respondent “not to personally retain any further compensation for…