THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
In The Supreme Court

In the Matter of James C. Galmore, Respondent.

Opinion No. 25105
Submitted February 23, 2000 - Filed April 10, 2000

PUBLIC REPRIMAND

Attorney General Charles M. Condon and Senior Assistant Attorney General James G: Bogle, Jr., both of Columbia, for the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.

James C. Galmore, of Horry County, pro se.

PER CURIAM: In this attorney disciplinary matter, respondent and disciplinary counsel have entered into an agreement under Rule 21 of the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement (RLDE) contained in Rule 413, SCACR. In the agreement, respondent admits misconduct and consents to a public reprimand. We accept the agreement and publicly reprimand respondent.

Tonia Bates Matter

Respondent was employed by the law firm of Yarborough and Carter as an associate. Respondent was retained to represent Tonia Bates in a personal injury matter a