In Re Hall

In this attorney disciplinary matter, respondent and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) have entered into an Agreement for Discipline by Consent pursuant to Rule 21, RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR. In the Agreement, respondent admits misconduct and consents to a definite suspension from the practice of law not to exceed nine (9) months. We accept the Agreement and impose a nine (9) month suspension. The facts, as set forth in the Agreement, are as follows.

FACTS

In 1999, respondent began practicing law in the area of real estate transactions. By the end of 2001, he was conducting approximately two…