The Supreme Court of South Carolina

In the Matter of Thomas D. Broadwater, Petitioner.

ORDER

On November 17, 1999, petitioner was placed on interim suspension.� In the Matter of Broadwater, 337 S.C. 59, 522 S.E.2d 816 (1999).�� On June 12, 2000, the Court suspended petitioner from the practice of law for two years.� In the Matter of Broadwater, 341 S.C. 101, 533 S.E.2d 589 (2000).�

In January 2007, petitioner filed a Petition for Reinstatement and the matter was referred to the Committee on Character and Fitness (CCF).� The CCF has filed a Report and Recommendation in which it recommends the Court grant the petition subject to the condition that petitioner�s financial recordkeeping methods are approved by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC).� Neither petitioner nor ODC filed any exceptions to the CCF�s Report and Recommendation.

The Court grants the Petition for Reinstatement subject to the condition that ODC approves petitioner�s financial recordkeeping methods. �Before he practices law petitioner shall submit a written description of his financial recordkeeping plans to ODC.� The description shall include an explanation of petitioner�s receipt and disbursement methods to and from his law office accounts and all other recordkeeping requirements set forth in Rule 417, SCACR, and Rule 407, SCACR.� ODC shall review the submitted plan and determine if the proposal meets the requirements of Rule 417, SCACR, and Rule 407, SCACR. �Once ODC approves petitioner�s financial recordkeeping methods, petitioner shall thereafter submit a compliance report with supporting documentation to ODC on a quarterly basis for a two year period.��

Further, prior to practicing law, petitioner shall insure that he is in full compliance with the 2006-2007 Mandatory Continuing Legal Education & Specialization reporting requirements.��

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Columbia, South Carolina
October 31, 2007