In the Matter of Michael D. Brown

Summary

The Supreme Court of South Carolina accepted Respondent's Agreement for Discipline by Consent after his failure to answer formal charges resulted in the allegations being deemed admitted and a default order being entered. The court imposed a one-year definite suspension based on repeated failures to respond to disciplinary authorities, neglect and abandonment-related conduct, failure to communicate with clients, and Respondent's prior discipline for similar misconduct. The court also ordered payment of costs, completion of an ethics program, and filing of a compliance affidavit.