Opinion
May 29, 2008.
Richard B. Ness, Chairman, Committee on Character and Fitness, South Carolina.
W. James Hoffmeyer, who was definitely suspended from the practice of law for a period of nine (9) months, has petitioned for readmission as a member of the Bar pursuant to the provisions of Rule 33 of the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement contained in Rule 413, SCACR.
The Committee on Character and Fitness has scheduled a hearing in this regard on Friday, July 11, 2008, beginning at 11:30 a.m., in the Court Room of the Supreme Court Building, 1231 Gervais Street, Columbia, South Carolina.
The date and time for the hearing are subject to change. Please contact the Bar Admissions Office at the Supreme Court to confirm the scheduled time and date.
Any individual may appear before the Committee in support of, or in opposition to, the petition.