PER CURIAM:
Respondent violated Rule 1.16(a)(3) of Rule 407, SCACR, by continuing to represent a client who had discharged him and by improperly asserting a common law retaining lien on her file. We impose a public reprimand.
FACTS
Client hired respondent in September 1991 following an automobile accident in June 1991. They executed a written contract: it provided for a contingent fee of 331/3% or 40% depending on whether there was trial preparation...
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