On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the Supreme Court of South Carolina issued an order regarding attorney James H. Moss, placing him on inactive status due to incapacity.

The case is entitled “In the Matter of James H. Moss,” with case no. 2024-001136 and 2024-001137.

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel had petitioned the court for this action under Rule 28(a)(2) of the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement. The order also appointed Peyre T. Lumpkin, Esquire, as receiver to assume responsibility for Moss’s client files, trust accounts, and other legal documents. Lumpkin was authorized to protect the interests of Moss’s clients as outlined in Rule 31.

The court stated that further proceedings under Rule 28(b) were unnecessary at this time because of Moss’s inability to practice law. The order instructed financial institutions and the USPS to recognize Lumpkin’s authority over Moss’s accounts and mail as the court-appointed receiver.

According to avvo.com, Mr. Moss is an attorney in Beaufort, South Carolina. He attended the University of South Carolina School of Law. He acquired his law license in South Carolina in 1967.

A copy of the original filing can be found here.