In Re Newell

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, respon dent admits misconduct and consents to a definite suspension of nine months. We accept the agreement. The following facts are set forth in the agreement.

Facts

In the first matter, the client retained respondent in 1991 to handle a lawsuit against a realtor and warranty company. Respondent failed to file the lawsuit within the statute of limitations, failed to inform…