In Re Mixson

This disciplinary proceeding was commenced August 18, 1970, by The Grievance Committee of the Richland County Bar Association against the respondent, who has been admitted and qualified to practice law in this State. Since the respondent could not be found, service was had under the provisions of section 21 of the Rule on Disciplinary Procedure.

The complaint alleged two instances of misconduct tending to pollute the administration of justice or to bring the courts or the legal profession into disrepute. The complaint first alleged that respondent bore the onus of a civil contempt order of the…