16-19-33. Specific grounds for discipline of attorneys.

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The following shall similarly constitute misconduct and shall be grounds for discipline:

(1)Conviction of a crime as set forth in § 16-19-36 ;

(2)Disobedience to, or violation of an order of the court requiring the attorney to act or refrain from acting in a particular manner;

(3)Violation of any of the duties of an attorney as prescribed in chapter 16-18 ;

(4)Conviction of any of the offenses relating to attorneys set out in chapter 16-18 ;

(5)Violation of the provisions of § 16-17-10 ;

(6)Engaging or attempting to engage in the practice of law in this state, while not being an active member of the State Bar in good standing;

(7)Violation of the prohibitions of § 16-18-29 ;

(8)Violation of § 16-18-20.1 or 16-18-20.2 ;

(9)Violation of §§ 16-18-34 to 16-18-34.5 , inclusive, by a supervising attorney or by a legal assistant under the attorney's supervision.

(10)Violation of the applicable provisions of the South Dakota Code of Judicial Conduct, appendix to chapter 16-2 .