S.C. Code Regs. § § 67-1203

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 67-1203 - Withdrawing Representation

A. An attorney shall not withdraw as counsel without first obtaining an order from the Commission.

B. An attorney may withdraw as counsel on the showing of good cause. South Carolina Supreme Court Disciplinary Rules and the Common Law of this State define good cause.

C. An attorney may file with the Commission's Judicial Department a Motion To Withdraw As Counsel, according to R.67-215.

(1) A Form 61, Attorney Fee Petition, may accompany the motion.

(2) The Commissioner assigned the claim, or the Chair if a Commissioner has not been assigned the claim, will consider the motion.

(3) The Commissioner may on a showing of good cause, order the attorney relieved as counsel. If a Form 61 accompanies the motion, the Commissioner may issue an appropriate order allowing a fee or ordering the attorney's fee considered upon the final resolution of the claim.

S.C. Code Regs. § 67-1203