Opinion
May 23, 2007.
ORDER
The records in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court show that on May 14, 2003, petitioner was admitted and enrolled as a member of the Bar of this State. On March 1, 2007, the South Carolina Bar suspended petitioner for non-payment of his license fees. On May 1, 2007, the Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization (CLE Commission) suspended petitioner for failing to comply with CLE requirements.
By letter dated April 30, 2007, petitioner submitted his confirmation of resignation. He requests the Court make the resignation effective either July 1, 2006 (when he moved to Virginia) or March 7, 2007 (when he made an initial inquiry about resigning) and, thereby, vacate his administrative suspensions.
The Clerk received petitioner's letter on May 3, 2007, after he was suspended by the CLE Commission.
We accept petitioner's resignation. However, we deny petitioner's request that his resignation be made effective prior to his suspensions by the Bar and the CLE Commission.
Within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this order, petitioner shall deliver his certificate to practice law in this State to the Clerk of the Supreme Court. In addition, petitioner shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, by certified mail, return receipt requested, all clients currently being represented in pending matters in this State, of his resignation. Finally, within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this order, petitioner shall file an affidavit with the Clerk of the Supreme Court showing that he has fully complied with the provisions of this order. The resignation of Matthew Kiel Mahoney shall be effective upon full compliance with this order. His name shall be removed from the roll of attorneys.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Jean H. Toal, C.J., James E. Moore, J., E. C. Burnett, III, J., Costa M. Pleicones, J.
Waller, J., not participating