Section 16-19-78 - Notice to office clients of disbarment or suspension.
16-19-78. Notice to office clients of disbarment or suspension. A disbarred or suspended attorney shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, all clients being represented in pending matters, other than litigation or administrative proceedings, of his disbarment or suspension and his consequent inability to act as an attorney after the effective date of his disbarment or suspension and shall advise such clients to seek legal advice of the client's own choice elsewhere.
Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, § 8 (a); SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XIII (a).