§ 16-22-401. Grounds for removal or suspension
Any attorney who is guilty of any felony or infamous crime, of improperly retaining his client’s money, of any malpractice, deceit, or misdemeanor in his professional capacity, is an habitual drunkard, or is guilty of any ungentlemanly conduct in the practice of his profession may be removed or suspended from practice, upon charges exhibited against […]
§ 16-22-402. Venue
The charges shall be exhibited in the county in which the offense has been committed, or in which the accused may reside.
§ 16-22-403. Time for hearing
The court in which the charges may be exhibited shall fix a time for the hearing of the charges, allowing a reasonable time to notify the accused.
§ 16-22-404. Service of citation
(a) The clerk of the court in which the charges may be exhibited shall issue a citation, notifying the accused to appear at the time and place fixed for the hearing and answer the charges exhibited against him. A copy of the charges shall be attached to the citation. (b) (1) The citation may be […]
§ 16-22-405. Failure to appear — Compelling appearance
If the accused fails to appear according to the command of the citation, his appearance may be compelled by attachment, or the court may proceed ex parte.
§ 16-22-406. Other charges — Suspension only
Upon charges other than a conviction for an indictable offense, the court shall have power only to suspend the accused from practice until the facts shall be ascertained in the manner prescribed in this subchapter.
§ 16-22-302. Compensation governed by contract
The compensation of an attorney at law, solicitor, or counselor for his services is governed by agreement, expressed or implied, which is not restrained by law.
§ 16-22-407. Limitation of proceedings
If the charges are for an indictable offense and no indictment is found or, if found, is not prosecuted to trial within six (6) months, the suspension shall be discontinued unless the delay is produced by the absence or the procurement of the accused, in which case the suspension may continue until the final decision.
§ 16-22-303. Compromise or settlement without attorney’s consent — Effect
(a) Any agreement, contract, or arrangement between litigants or any conduct of the one seeking affirmative relief at the instance and procurement of his adversary which deprives the litigant of his asserted right against his adversary shall constitute a compromise or settlement of his cause of action within the meaning of this section. (b) (1) […]
§ 16-22-408. Record of conviction or acquittal of offense as evidence
The record of conviction or acquittal of any indictable offense shall in all cases be conclusive evidence of the facts, and the court shall proceed thereon accordingly.