In the Matter of James Watson Smiley, IV

Summary

The South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed the disciplinary panel's finding that attorney James Watson Smiley, IV committed multiple violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct and the Lawyer's Oath, and imposed a four‑month definite suspension with conditions. The Court based its decision on Smiley's failure to timely perfect an appeal, disregard for Court of Appeals orders, and untimely responses to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.