In the Matter of Richard G. Wern

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA In The Supreme Court In the Matter of Richard G. Wern, Respondent Appellate Case No. 2020-000125 Opinion No. 27998 Heard August 27, 2020 – Filed October 7, 2020 DISBARRED John S. Nichols, Disciplinary Counsel, and Julie Kay Martino, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, both of Columbia, for the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Desa Ballard, of Ballard & Watson, of West Columbia, for Respondent. CHIEF JUSTICE BEATTY: In this attorney discipline matter, Respondent Richard G. Wern admitted misconduct in failing to perform monthly reconciliations of his trust account,…