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Problems in Legal Ethics Keyed to Schwartz, 14th Ed.
In the Matter of Naderi
Citation:
426 S.C. 476, 827 S.E.2d 582 (2019)Facts
Farzad Naderi, a California-licensed attorney operating as the Pacific National Law Center (PNLC), provided legal services to J.H., a South Carolina resident and homeowner, to assist in negotiating a modification of his home loan. Naderi was never admitted to practice law in South Carolina nor did he apply for pro hac vice admission. J.H. signed an “Attorney Client Retainer Agreement” and paid $2,995 in fees. PNLC promised to secure a loan modification with balance reduction and lower interest rate. After making his final payment, J.H. was unable to reach anyone at PNLC. No loan modification was obtained, and J.H. had to hire another attorney and file for bankruptcy to save his home. Naderi had previously been disciplined in California for unauthorized practice of law in Florida and Washington, receiving a 90-day suspension and two years’ probation.
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