In re Givens

428 S.C. 96

833 S.E.2d 414 (Mem)

In the MATTER OF Thomas A. GIVENS, Respondent

Appellate Case Nos. 2019-001562 & 2019-001564

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

September 19, 2019

ORDER

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel asks this Court to place Respondent on interim suspension pursuant to Rule 17(a), RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR. The petition also seeks appointment of the Receiver pursuant to Rule 31, RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR. Respondent has filed a return in which he consents to the issuance of an order of interim suspension and appointment of the Receiver in this matter.

IT IS ORDERED that Respondent's license to practice law in this state is suspended until further order of this Court. However, pursuant to Rule 17(d), RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR, Respondent may apply to this Court for reconsideration of the order.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Peyre Thomas Lumpkin, Esquire, is hereby appointed to assume responsibility for Respondent's client files, trust account(s), escrow account(s), operating account(s), and any other law office accounts Respondent may maintain. Mr. Lumpkin shall take action as required by Rule 31, RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR, to protect the interests of Respondent's clients. Mr. Lumpkin may make disbursements from Respondent's trust account(s), escrow account(s), operating account(s), and any other law office accounts Respondent may maintain that are necessary to effectuate this appointment.

This Order, when served on any bank or other financial institution maintaining trust, escrow and/or operating account(s) of Respondent, shall serve as an injunction to prevent Respondent from making...