For the following causes an attorney may be removed or suspended by the circuit court:
(1) Upon its being shown, to the satisfaction of the court, that he or she has been guilty of any deceit or willful misconduct in his or her profession.
(2) For a willful disobedience or violation of the order of a court, requiring him or her to do or forbear an act connected with or in the course of his profession.
(3) For a willful violation of any of the provisions of Section 34-3-20 or Section 34-3- 24.
History: (Code 1852, §748; Code 1867, §882; Code 1876, §800; Code 1886, §870; Code 1896, §596; Code 1907, §2992; Code 1923, §6257; Code 1940, T. 46, §50.)