Decided: August 20, 2013 BARBERA, C.J., HARRELL, BATTAGLIA, GREENE, ADKINS, McDONALD and *Bell, JJ. He advised the court orally on May 12, 2008 that he would not be filing an opposition. The Respondents practice was to deposit retainers for family law matters into his operating account and maintains a trust account for auto-tort related cases. For questions related to opinions issued by the Ethics Committee or other ethical concerns, contact the Ethics Hotline at one of the numbers below. CHAPMAN, Gerald Frederick Indefinitely Suspended on January 31, 2013, effective immediately (with the right to apply for reinstatement no sooner than ninety (90) days thereafter) for misleading clients into believing that they were obtaining representation through a law firm, when in reality, a non-lawyer directed the representation, for sharing fees with the non-lawyer, for charging an unreasonable fee, for failing to hold prepaid fees in trust and for failing to respond to a clients request for information. Respondent missed the statute of limitations for filing suit on Complainants claim but later filed a civil action in court after the expiration of limitations. they use temp services - Answered by a verified Employment Lawyer . Annual Report, FY2020. HOOK, Steven R. - Suspended by consent for 90 days for neglect, failure to communicate, failure to supervise non-lawyer assistants and failure to respond to Bar Counsel. South's contract is for $235,000 a year, plus a housing allowance of $3,000 a month, up to $27,000 reimbursement for moving expenses and a sign-on bonus of $35,000, "given the current NIC and. All rights reserved. Respondent failed to make arrangements for the payment of interest on a debt he owed a deceased aunts estate after he became personal representative of and attorney for the estate. Maryland Municipalities CHAVERS, Clayborne E., Sr. Commission Reprimand for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law on several occasions by entering his appearance in Maryland courts where he was not admitted to practice law. STEINBERG, Andrew M. - Suspended indefinitely (previous suspension continued and conditioned upon reinstatement to DC Bar) for neglect his clients case. Effective December 14, 2022, the former Court of Appeals of Maryland is renamed the Supreme Court of Maryland and the Court of Special Appeals is renamed the Appellate Court of Maryland. He withdrew his clients Petition for Caveat without authority, forever barring her claim. WALKER-TURNER, John - Commission reprimand for failing to act diligently and failure to communicate appropriately with his client. Maryland Municipalities PLEASE NOTE: The site may contain material from other sources which may be under copyright. The Courts August 14, 2009 Order makes an Indefinite Suspension the final disposition of the case. McGLADE, Henry Donald, Jr. Indefinite Suspension by Consent on May 23, 2013, for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law after his April 24, 2012 suspension and for failing to respond to requests for information from Bar Counsel. OPINION [**] Wells, C.J. Code Ann., Business Occupations and Professions, 10-306. SHARMA, Onkar Nath Commission Reprimand for knowingly disobeying a court order by failing to appear at a hearing on behalf of his client. HOAGE, Donald - Temporarily suspended (Rule 773) due to his disability suspension in D.C. HOLT, Leslie B. 543, 318 A.2d 811 (1974), we disbarred an attorney for willful evasion of income taxes. Court of Appeals Opinion to follow. Search the Manual
FISHER, Alene - Commission Reprimand for failure to competently represent her client by failure to advise her of potential tax consequences of the marital award coming from the supplemental retirement income plan, failure to timely pursue clarification of the Consent Order, failure to pursue the QDRO for six (6) months and failure to communicate with her client, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4. FISCHER, Morris Eli Commission Reprimand for failing to represent his client with reasonable diligence, for filing the clients complaint late and causing the clients case to be dismissed, for his conflict of interest by failing to advise the client, in writing, of the desirability to seek advice of independent counsel in connection with his actions, and for failing to promptly refund an unearned fee. Her conduct violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.4, 8.1(a) and 8.4(a), (c) & (d). DECKER, Michael Kenneth Disbarred by Consent on October 18, 2012, for failing to deposit client funds in his attorney trust account, for failing to provide his client with a full accounting of such funds and for failing to comply with a court order. Maryland Counties Commission Reprimand for failing to adhere to the ERISA rules and regulations governing Simple IRA plans sponsored by the law firm, and for failing to deposit employees contributions into their IRAs for a period up to six (6) months. Attorney Grievance defense attorney specializes in defending lawyers in disciplinary proceedings before the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission and the D.C. Bar's Board on Professional Responsibility involving professional misconduct, legal ethics, disbarment, suspensions of law licenses, petitions for disciplinary action, reprimands and sanctions for unethical conduct. Respondent performed work that was of no practical use to the Complainant. Maryland at a Glance WATSON, Joe Donald, Jr. Thirty (30) day Suspension by Consent on August 1, 2012, effective immediately, for failure to maintain his clients retainer in an attorney trust account until earned, failure to keep his client reasonably informed about the status of the matter, and upon termination of the representation, failure to issue a prompt refund of the unearned fee. McCLAIN, Charlers E., Sr. - Suspended by consent for 90 days for filing a frivolous complaint, engaging in a conflict of interest and failing to respect the rights of others. Court opinions; Maryland Legal Jobs; Maryland Family Law Update; Law Blogs. His conduct violated the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.1, 1.2(a), 1.3, 1.4(a)(2) and (a)(3), 1.15, 3.3(a) and 8.4(b), (c) and (d); Maryland Rule of Procedure 16-604; and Md. If, however, there is an adjudication that no valid purchase agreement exists, then his sharing of fees with the non-lawyer Estate violated Maryland Rule 5.4. Misc. DAVIS, Peter I.J. KREMER, Dean Clayton - Disbarred on May 2, 2013, effective immediately, because he abandoned his law practice, ceased to communicate with his clients or work on their cases, failed to return unearned fees and failed to promptly refund a fee. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards - Commission Reprimand for engaging in professional misconduct in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC), Rule 8.4(a). Respondent did not review the documents prepared and filed by the non-lawyer. GREEN, Charles Lamont Indefinite Suspension by Consent on April 4, 2013, effective June 1, 2013, for failing to maintain unearned fees in his trust account, for failing to promptly return the unearned portion of a fee, for commingling funds, for the unauthorized use of trust funds, for failing to maintain accurate client matter records and for failing to respond to requests for information from Bar Counsel. BELLAMY, Denise Leona Ninety (90) day Suspension by Consent on September 11, 2012, effective thirty (30) days thereafter, for failure to provide diligent representation and upon termination of representation, for failure to refund any advance payment of fees or expenses not earned or incurred. There is 1 Attorney General per 2,534,805 people, and 1 Attorney General per 6,702 square miles. SCHRAMM, Clayton Henry Disbarred by Consent on October 25, 2012, for abandoning his clients, for failing to provide diligent and competent representation, for failing to hold prepaid fees in trust and for failing to return unearned fees upon termination of representation. Attorney Grievance defense attorney specializes in defending lawyers in disciplinary proceedings before the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission and the D.C. Bar's Board on Professional Responsibility involving professional misconduct, legal ethics, disbarment, suspensions of law licenses, petitions for disciplinary action, reprimands and sanctions for unethical conduct. Report Fraud, Waste and Abuse to the Office of Legislative Audit Fraud Hotline. Your state attorney general. DONOVAN, William Carpenter, Jr. Disbarred by Consent on August 17, 2012, because he embezzled fees from the law firm that employed him and because he abandoned a clients bankruptcy case. . THOMAS, C. Trent - 60-day Suspension on April 20, 2010 by the Court of Appeals for failure to provide diligent and competent representation to clients involved in proceedings at which he failed to appear, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 and 1.3. Virtual Appointments Visit Website (919) 863-8729 Contact Us Updated: 01/10/2023 Your Profile? Even if the grievance has merit, either Bar Counsel or the Peer Review Panel may recommend that the Commission dismiss it with (1) a letter . Mr. Chavers law office is currently located in the District of Columbia. The Maryland Judiciary provides this information as a public service. HINISH, Lorn William - Commission Reprimand for his involvement in a bar fight that resulted in a criminal jury trial and a conviction of Second Degree Assault, which conduct Respondent agrees was prejudicial to the administration of justice and was conduct likely to reflect negatively on the image of the legal profession, in violation of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(d). Maryland Counties Upon his clients death, he filed the Will for probate and was appointed personal representative. Econsumer.gov, if your purchase was with a foreign retailer. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. PORTER, William N. - Disbarred by consent for failure to diligently represent his client, failure to appear in court, failure to deposit a retainer fee into escrow and failure to return an unearned fee. This was a reciprocal disciplinary matter arising from Respondents disbarment in the District of Columbia. SELLERS, John William Reprimand by Consent on August 24, 2012, for failing to provide competent representation, for failing to communicate with his client and for failing to obtain approval of two letter agreements without his clients informed consent before issuing the letter agreements. Opinion by Bell, C.J. Report of Candidate Qualifications 2022. Respondent did not question his clients inconsistencies represented to the Circuit Court for Prince Georges County and the Superior Court for the District of Columbia or otherwise attempt to determine the accuracy of the information contained in the First Complaint. MALOOF, Naji P. - Commission Reprimand for calling opposing counsel a vulgar name, which manifested a bias based on sex, in open court. SILVERMAN, Leslie Dana - 60-day Suspension, effective 30 days from the date of the Order dated December 8, 2009 (beginning January 7, 2010) by the Court of Appeals as reciprocal discipline corresponding to her 60-day Suspension in Virginia effective June 1, 2009, which involved two separate complaints, one of which also was filed with the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission. PURCELL, Will - Disbarred on July 21, 2009 by the Court of Appeals based on misconduct as a settlement agent for the title company owned by Renard D. Johnson (also disbarred by the same opinion). - Disbarred by consent for failure to communicate with clients, failure to respond to Bar Counsel and neglect. (r) . The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland is dedicated to protecting the public and maintaining the integrity of the legal profession. Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct 1501 W. Washington Street, Suite 229 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 452-3200 Email us at cjc@courts.az.gov MedPAC estimates that the average overpayment is 112 percent of Medicare's cost, with plans in some areas exceeding 150 percent of Medicare's rates. Maryland Manual On-Line Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. Code Ann., Business Occupations & Professions Article, 10-304 and 10-306. SEIDLER, Samuel A. Maryland Judiciary Docket AG No. He later returned the monies to the estate, but sought from the charitable beneficiaries of the will an assignment to himself of funds to which the charities were entitled, representing the same amount as he was to receive under the will he drafted. The Commission, through the Office of Bar Counsel, seeks to encourage and promote the ethical practice of law and the highest standards of professionalism by members of the Bar. When ordered to appear before the Judge to explain his absence, he appeared late and offered the Court an explanation that was untrue. In the disciplinary case, the Court of Appeals determined that Respondent systematically concealed from his client and the court that the statute of limitations had expired on [the clients] claim. Respondent also knowingly failed to respond to lawful demands for information by a disciplinary authority. BRANDES, Frederic M. - Disbarred by consent for failing to provide competent and diligent representation and spending unearned fees. BURKHARDT, John K. Indefinite Suspension by Consent on October 5, 2012, for failing to complete the representation of his client, for failing to adequately communicate with his client, for failing to return his clients file, for misrepresenting to his client the status of the case and for failing to respond to lawful requests for information by Bar Counsel. GREENBELT A 57-year-old former attorney from Lothian was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison Tuesday for a scheme to defraud her clients of more than $840,000, U.S. Attorney Rod. This list is updated on a monthly basis. Interim Suspension was ordered October 31, 2006 based upon conviction of a crime (possession of a controlled dangerous substance), a violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 8.4(b). FY23 Sanctions and Actions Affecting LicensureNew GUBERMAN, Mark S. - Disbarred for misrepresentation to his supervising attorney and creating false documents to support the misrepresentation. Youngkin also said he signed two executive directives: one to slash regulations on businesses, and another to. KLEINSMITH, Philip M. Reprimand by Consent on May 24, 2013, as a reciprocal action to his March 20, 2012 Arizona reprimand. 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Indefinite Suspension by Consent on January 4, 2013, effective February 4, 2013 (with the right to apply for reinstatement after ninety (90) days from February 4, 2013) for failing to represent his clients with reasonable diligence and promptness, for failing to communicate with his clients and for failing to respond to lawful requests for information by Bar Counsel. He also engaged in criminal acts that reflect adversely on his honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer when he admitted that he purchased and used cocaine, resulting in his arrest for possession of cocaine in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3, 1.4, 1.15, 3.3, 8.1(b), 8.4(b) & (c), Maryland Rules 16-607 and 16-609, and Maryland Code Ann., Business Occupations and Professions Article, 10-306 and 10-606. VANDERSLICE, Patrick Edward Interim Suspension on December 6, 2012, effective immediately, as a reciprocal action to his Delaware suspension that occurred on October 12, 2012. Appellant, Karin Kendrick, applied for a public adjuster license with the Maryland Insurance Administration ("MIA"). Respondents conduct violates Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(a) and (d). The Respondents Affidavit of Consent in the District of Columbia is under Seal. High court refers dispute over attorney grievance discovery rules to committee. BELL, Jimmy A. 4 TYRANNY IS TYRANNY Around 1776, certain important people in the English colonies made a discovery that would proveenormously useful for the next two hundred years. Summary of this case from Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Mooney OWEANOGE, John O. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. In Attorney Grievance Commission v. Brown, 353 Md. 117-527 select provisions of the 1866 reconstruction treaties between the united states and oklahoma tribes 117th congress (2021-2022) All rights reserved. Commission Reprimand for failing to make reasonable efforts to ensure the firm had in effect measures giving reasonable assurance that all lawyers in the firm conform to the Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct. FADER, Joel Jay Commission Reprimand for failing to adequately communicate with his client about his status as an attorney, for repeatedly failing to respond to inquiries from Bar Counsel, for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law while decertified and for failing to file his IOLTA and pro-bono reports for 2010. HOLMES, Stephen John - Disbarred by Consent on September 1, 2009 for misappropriation of client funds, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 8.4(c) and (d), 16-607 and 16-609, and Md. All rights reserved. Andrew Avram has handled workers' compensation matters for employers and workers' compensation carriers since joining the firm in 1990. NOVELLI, Allison Elizabeth Disbarred by Consent on October 9, 2012, for embezzling funds that were entrusted to her from her title company. & Prof. Code Ann., 10-304. datepicker div display none media only screen and max width 767px .top nav .top menu display block important .top nav .top menu first child display block important .top nav .top menu menu subscribe display none .top. He acknowledges that he wrote and sent the letter to the clients ex-wife in haste without giving proper consideration to its accuracy or to the propriety of sending such a letter. By: Madeleine O'Neill March 30, 2022. FLECK, Conrad L. Commission Reprimand for failing to take reasonably necessary protective action when his client was at risk of financial harm. Respondent did not participate in the hearing or address the Court. They found that by creating a nation, a symbol,a legal unity called the United States, they could take over land, profits, and political power fromfavorites of the British Empire. Created in 1975 by Rule of the Court of Appeals, the Attorney Grievance Commission investigates complaints against lawyers practicing in Maryland and administers discipline to them (Maryland Rule 16-711). KELL, Mark E. - Commission reprimand for incompetent handling of an estate matter. Maryland Attorneys FY10 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure. He failed to provide competent representation, did not act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing the client and failed to communicate adequately with the client, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.1, 1.3 and 1.4. McCARTHY, Robert Michael - Commission Reprimand for failing to provide competent and diligent representation as Temporary Guardian of the property of his Ward. This case involves a variation on the notorious practice of "robo-signing," which flourished during the recent foreclosure boom. For more information, or to determine if an attorney has been reinstated, please contact the Attorney Grievance Commission at (410) 514-7051. GUIDA, Sharon Louise Disbarred by Consent on October 23, 2012, effective thirty (30) days thereafter, for signing multiple individuals names to various documents filed with the Register of Wills without authorization. DICKERSON, John J. Respondents conduct violated Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct 1.7 (engaging in a conflict of interest), 5.3 (failure to adequately supervise a non-lawyer employee) and 8.4(d) (failure to determine the accuracy of representations made in the pleading before the Court for Prince Georges County once he became aware of his clients representations of his residency. LEONHART, Georgia L. - Disbarred by consent for failing to maintain client funds in her escrow account. Respondent failed to advise his Complainant of Defendants Motion to Dismiss and his failure to file a Response until after the Court dismissed the Complaint, in violation of Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 and 1.4(a)(2). In the Virginia proceeding, she entered into an Agreed Disposition acknowledging her failure to act with reasonable diligence in representing clients, failure to deposit an unearned retainer in an attorney trust account until the fee was earned and engaging in the practice of law while her license in Virginia was administratively suspended for failure to comply with Virginias mandatory continuing education requirements, in violation of Rules 1.3, 1.15(a)(2) and 5.5(a)(1) of the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct. ATTORNEY GRIEVANCE COMMISSION OF MARYLAND v. Thomas Patrick DORE. FY18 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure PATTON, Richard Valentine, III Disbarred on June 27, 2013, for failing to appear in court on multiple occasions, for lying to two (2) of his clients and Bar Counsel and for engaging in criminal conduct. All payments were ultimately made and none of the Firms lawyers or employees suffered a loss. SNIFFEN, Kevin Edward Disbarred by Consent on August 15, 2012, for the unauthorized use of trust funds. Here is last information associated with person - david jaros on 2023-01-13, it consists of 36 articles CVACH, Paul R. - Indefinite Suspension by Consent on September 21, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for misappropriating trust funds, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.15. KINNANE, Thomas W. - Disbarred for theft of client funds. Annapolis, Maryland 21401 PHONE: 410-514-7051 Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Attorney Grievance Commission and Office of Bar Counsel Filing a Complaint To File a Complaint: Read the Instructions for Attorney Complaint Form available in English and Spanish. GEORGE, Bebe V. - Commission reprimand for naming herself and her legal assistant as beneficiaries of IRAs, annuities and other benefits of a clients estate to whom she was not related. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, CMS's own actuary, and the Congressional Budget Office, each estimate that Medicare Advantage plans are overpaid. GUIDA, Joseph M. - Disbarred for forging a judges signature. HUTCHISON-SMITH, Erin - Disbarred by Consent on April 1, 2010 by the Court of Appeals for misappropriating fees from two law firms while employed as an associate, which conduct violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15(a), 8.1(b) and 8.4(b), (c) & (d). For reported opinions posted here on or before June 30, 2018, the final official text of the reported opinion is found in the bound Maryland Reports and Maryland Appellate Reports. Suspended by consent for commingling funds in his trust account and medical problems related to the misconduct. Respondent violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 5.5 and 8.4(a), (c) & (d). PARKER, Jewell Rocheal Indefinite Suspension by Consent on May 16, 2013, for failing to timely pursue her clients matter, for failing to timely issue a refund of the unearned fee, for failing to maintain trust account records, for failing to file state and federal tax returns and for failing to respond timely to requests for information from Bar Counsel. To challenge this restriction on your own, you can file a grievance with the prison or jail's administration, outlining the specific restriction and how you believe it violates your . RIEMAN, Richard Paul, Jr. Disbarred by Consent on September 5, 2012, for engaging in a scheme in which he and Wayne T. Prem enriched themselves at the expense of a trust. HOU, Junwei W. - Commission Reprimand for failure to communicate and conflict of interest when Respondent represented a husband and wife in immigration matters and later agreed to represent them in connection with a Marital Separation/Property Settlement Agreement but failed to obtain their informed consent, confirmed in writing, for joint representation and also failed to timely inform Complainant of the fact that his wife had filed for divorce while Respondent remained the attorney of record on the immigration matter or to provide legal advice to Complainant concerning the pending immigration petition, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.4 and 1.7. Occ. WHITEHEAD, H. Allen - Suspended indefinitely for taking attorneys fees prior to court approval in an estate matter. POLITZER, Milton A. The petition filed by Bar Counsel charged him with misconduct, as defined by Maryland Rules 16-701(i), and 16-812, and consisting of violations . WALTON, Charles E. - Commission Reprimand for conflict of interest when he and his co-counsel who represented a Homeowners Assn. This was a reciprocal disciplinary action arising from Respondents Reprimand in Texas. Deborah L. Potter, Esq., Chair (chosen by Attorney Grievance Commission) JONES, Rodney M. - Commission reprimand for failing to communicate with his client, engaging in the unauthorized practice of law, failing to timely respond to BC and failing to comply with a court order. 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