In the Matter of Melanie Anne Emery

Summary

The South Carolina Supreme Court accepted a disciplinary agreement and imposed a public reprimand on attorney Melanie Anne Emery for numerous violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, including false advertising, unauthorized practice of law in multiple states, mishandling of advance fees, and inadequate supervision of non‑lawyers. The court affirmed the agreement and ordered payment of costs, completion of an ethics program, and refunds to affected clients.