In Re Bellino

ORDER

On May 7, 2003, an arrest warrant was signed charging respondent with simple assault and battery for allegedly committing inappropriate acts against a client who had come to his office seeking assistance with a divorce. Respondent has been suspended from the practice of law in the past based on similar behavior. In the Matter of Bellino, 308 S.C. 130, 417 S.E.2d 535 (1992).

Based on the incident which led to the arrest warrant and another similar incident set forth in an affidavit provided by another client who sought respondent’s assistance with a legal matter, the Office of Disciplinary…