Attorney Daniel Carson Bolles Suspended, Receiver Appointed

SC Court Orders

Filed February 25th, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has suspended attorney Daniel Carson Bolles' license to practice law and appointed a receiver to manage his client files and accounts. This action follows a petition from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.

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What changed

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has issued an order suspending attorney Daniel Carson Bolles' license to practice law indefinitely, pending further order. The court also appointed John Earle Tyler, Esquire, as a receiver to take charge of Bolles' client files, trust accounts, and other law office accounts. This action is taken to protect the interests of Bolles' clients, as requested by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel under Rule 17(b) and Rule 31 of the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement (RLDE).

This order has immediate implications for attorney Bolles, whose ability to practice law is now suspended. The appointed receiver, Mr. Tyler, is authorized to manage and disburse funds from Bolles' accounts as necessary to protect client interests and is empowered to receive Bolles' mail. Banks and financial institutions holding Bolles' accounts are enjoined from allowing withdrawals by Bolles and must recognize Mr. Tyler's authority. Legal professionals and regulated entities should note this disciplinary action as an example of the consequences for violations of professional conduct rules.

What to do next

Review client files and accounts managed by attorney Daniel Carson Bolles.
Comply with directives from the appointed receiver, John Earle Tyler, Esquire, regarding client file management and account disbursements.
Note the implications of this disciplinary action for legal professional conduct and client protection.

Penalties

Suspension of license to practice law until further order of the Court.

Source document (simplified)

The Supreme Court of South Carolina In the Matter of Daniel Carson Boles, Respondent. Appellate Case Nos. 2026-000401 & 2026-000402 ORDER The Office of Disciplinary Counsel asks this Court to place Respondent on interim suspension pursuant to Rule 17(b), RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR. The petition also seeks appointment of the Receiver to protect the interests of Respondent's clients pursuant to Rule 31, RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR. IT IS ORDERED that Respondent's license to practice law in this state is suspended until further order of this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that John Earle Tyler, Esquire, is hereby appointed to assume responsibility for Respondent's client files, trust account(s), escrow account(s), operating account(s), and any other law office accounts Respondent may maintain. Mr. Tyler shall take action as required by Rule 31, RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR, to protect the interests of Respondent's clients. Except as authorized by Rule 31(d)(5), RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR, Mr. Tyler may not practice law in any federal, state, or local court, including the entry of an appearance in a court of this State or of the United States. Mr. Tyler may make disbursements from and close Respondent's trust account(s), escrow account(s), operating account(s), and any other law office accounts Respondent may maintain that are necessary to effectuate this appointment. This Order, when served on any bank or other financial institution maintaining trust, escrow and/or operating account(s) of Respondent, shall serve as an injunction to prevent Respondent from making withdrawals from the account(s) and shall further serve as notice to the bank or other financial institution that John Earle Tyler, Esquire, has been duly appointed by this Court. Finally, this Order, when served on any office of the United States Postal Service, shall serve as notice that John Earle Tyler, Esquire, has been duly appointed by this

Court and has the authority to receive Respondent's mail and the authority to direct that Respondent's mail be delivered to Mr. Tyler's office. s/ John W. Kittredge C.J. FOR THE COURT Columbia, South Carolina February 25, 2026