South Dakota § 16-19-78 Notice to office clients of disbarment or suspension.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 16-19-78 — Notice to office clients of disbarment or suspension.

South Dakota § 16-19-78

Title 16COURTS AND JUDICIARY

Ch. 16-19DISCIPLINE OF ATTORNEYS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 16-19-78 (2026).

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A disbarred or suspended attorney shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, by certified mail, return receipt requested, all clients being represented in pending matters, other than litigation or administrative proceedings, of the attorney's disbarment or suspension and consequent inability to act as an attorney after the effective date of the disbarment or suspension. The notice shall advise such clients to seek legal advice of the client's own choice elsewhere.

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A disbarred or suspended attorney shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, by certified mail, return receipt requested, all clients being represented in pending matters, other than litigation or administrative proceedings, of the attorney's disbarment or suspension and consequent inability to act as an attorney after the effective date of the disbarment or suspension. The notice shall advise such clients to seek legal advice of the client's own choice elsewhere.