SEIDLER, Samuel A. BENNETT, Brian Douglas Commission Reprimand for conflicts of interest and for failure to withdraw from the case on a timely basis. Maryland on the use of the iPad for the appellate review of cases. OLER, Carren Susan Indefinite Suspension by Consent on October 17, 2012, for failing to represent her client with reasonable diligence and promptness, for failing to communicate with her client regarding the status of her case, for failing to refund the unearned portion of her advance retainer to her client upon termination of the representation, for failing to maintain her unearned fees in escrow, and for failing to respond to requests for information by Bar Counsel. Econsumer.gov, if your purchase was with a foreign retailer. 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. Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. FRANK, Arthur J. FOLTZ, Richard Nelson, III - Disbarred on November 13, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for commingling funds in his attorney trust account and engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in order to avoid his judgment creditors collection efforts, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15, 8.4(c) and (d) and Maryland Rule 16-607. OWEANOGE, John O. High court refers dispute over attorney grievance discovery rules to committee. All rights reserved. JOHNSON, Laurence Fleming Commission Reprimand for failing to provide competent and diligent representation to his client and for engaging in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice. WINGERTER, Rex B. Respondent violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 5.5 and 8.4(a), (c) & (d). All rights reserved. The Commission charged respondent with violating MRPC 1.1 (Competence), 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.5 (Fees . Over the years, Respondent never charged or collected any fee for legal services provided to his client. ARATI, Shakyamunire S. Disbarred by Consent on November 14, 2012, effective thirty (30) days thereafter, for failing to represent his clients with reasonable diligence and promptness, for failing to communicate with his clients, for charging unreasonable fees, for failing to complete the representation of his clients, and upon termination of the representation, for failing to take steps to the extent reasonably practicable to protect his clients. LEE, Garrett Lamont - Disbarred on October 7, 2009, effective immediately, by the Court of Appeals, as reciprocal discipline corresponding to his disbarment by consent in the District of Columbia. ASH, John D. - Disbarred by consent for lack of diligence in the representation of several clients, failure to return an unearned fee to one such client, providing false information to Bar Counsel and failing ti satisfy outstanding federal and state withholding tax liens recorded against him. Maryland Attorneys FY06 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure. SIDLE, Barton J. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. 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. MIRSKY, Steven E. - Commission Reprimand for placing an earned fee in his attorney trust account, in violation of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.15(b) and 16-607. Reinstated on May 6, 2008. Respondent did not review the documents prepared and filed by the non-lawyer. - Commission reprimand for attempting to obtain an unreasonable fee. HARDING, Supriya Miriam Disbarred by Consent on January 2, 2013, effective immediately, for failing to represent her clients with reasonable diligence and promptness, for failing to communicate with her clients concerning the status of their matters, for failing to maintain unearned fees in escrow and for failing to respond to requests for information by Bar Counsel. FY07 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure The Maryland Judiciary provides this information as a public service. Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies This was a reciprocal disciplinary action arising from Respondents Reprimand in Texas. Respondent performed work that was of no practical use to the Complainant. Maiden Receive free daily summaries of new opinions from the Maryland Court of Appeals. SHOUP, Jonathan H. - Reprimand on August 28, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for unintentionally misappropriating funds in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 16-609. WEHLAND, Charles - Commission reprimand for lack of competence in an Estate matter and failing to properly supervise non-attorney staff. - Suspended indefinitely by consent for lack of diligence and failure to refund fees in bankruptcy cases. 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. A dispute arose between the Conservator and some beneficiaries of the Estate with respect to whether or not an agreement existed for the sale of the law practice, now to be determined by the Circuit Court. 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. WRIGHT, Ronald A. His conduct specifically violated MRPC Rules 4.1(a)(1) and 4.4(a). Respondent did not participate in the hearing or address the Court. McBROOM, Wayne Isaiah - Disbarred by Consent on August 10, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for failure to provide competent representation, failure to act with reasonable diligence, failure to communicate with his clients, failure to safeguard his clients property, failure to refund to his client the unearned portion of his retainer and misrepresentation to the court concerning refunding his fee to his client, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.15, 1.16, 3.3 and 8.4(b), (c) and (d). 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. NNAKA, Godson M. Disbarred on August 21, 2012 by Per Curiam Opinion and Order, for failing to act with reasonable diligence and promptness, for failing to inform clients about the status of their cases, for knowingly failing to respond to lawful requests for information by Bar Counsel and for engaging in conduct involving misrepresentation to his clients. Maryland Independent Agencies KALIN, Howard Scott Disbarment by Consent on July 10, 2012, due to his criminal conviction for a violation of 18 USC 2422(b) in the United States District Court for Middle District of Florida on April 25, 2012. His conduct violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.3 and 8.4(c) and (d). Terms of Use/Disclaimer. Maryland Municipalities Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies Slip opinions are subject to change. 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 . HYATT, Jack I. e-mail: mdmanual@maryland.gov. A federal declaration will likely: 1) resolve the uncertainty of the District's obligations and the Parents' rights; 2) provide a convenient and authoritative forum for resolution of this dispute; 3) help resolve the confusion and disagreements about Title IX widespread throughout the country; and 4) prevent future duplicative litigation 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. FY11 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure BLOCK, Steven Harold Disbarment by Consent on October 26, 2012, for commingling personal funds in his attorney trust account, for using his attorney trust account for personal purposes, for failing to inform a client that he had mistakenly reported a judgment satisfied and misused client funds, the source of the payment of the judgment. s.hrg. They will make every effort to return your call as soon as possible if they are not immediately available. If an attorney attempts to file the forms on the inmate's behalf, the prison rejects them. Your state attorney general. THOMPSON, Robert Philip - Commission Reprimand for failure to include the attorney or firm name on his trust account and clearly designate the title of trust account on checks and deposit slips, from 9/1/08 - 1/31/09 he deposited earned fees and personal funds into the trust account, thereby commingling funds and failed to maintain client ledgers. (HOA), represented 2 individual Board Directors of and against the HOA as a defendant, that was directly adverse to another client and Respondent did not obtain or attempt to obtain the clients informed consent, confirmed in writing; for lack of competence, Respondent failed to demonstrate the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation necessary for the representation of the HOA and the other clients; and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice in that it was conduct likely to reflect negatively on the image of the legal profession, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.7, 1.1 and 8.4(d). The Maryland Judiciary provides this information as a public service. 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. The Respondent failed to respond to the Courts Show Cause Order and did not appear at oral argument scheduled on October 6, 2009, resulting in issuance of the Courts Order the next day. Deborah L. Potter, Esq., Chair (chosen by Attorney Grievance Commission) Further proceedings pending. On 9/9/03 Respondent attended a hearing on the Second Complaint at which his client testified, in his presence, to questions from the Court that he had been a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia. GREENBERG, Kent L. - Commission Reprimand for failure to safekeep property and commingling funds by failure to deposit clients retainer monies in escrow and instead, deposited them into his operating account. Suspended by consent for commingling funds in his trust account and medical problems related to the misconduct. - Commission Reprimand for conviction of second degree assault on August 2, 2006 arising from an incident in which he was found to have struck his wife, which conduct the Commission found he violated Maryland Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4(d). The Respondents Affidavit of Consent in the District of Columbia is under Seal. Respondent was found to have facilitated a fraudulent, equity-stripping transaction, violating fiduciary obligations to the mortgage lender and to the sellers of the property, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.15(b)[now (d)], 8.4(a) and (c), 5.1(c) and 5.3(c). For more information, or to determine if an attorney has been reinstated, please contact the Attorney Grievance Commission at (410) 514-7051. In February 2019, the Supreme Court denied a petition brought by Katherine McKee, one of the women that accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault, which claimed that Cosby had leaked a letter that permanently damaged her reputation, and had sought civil action against Cosby on this matter. Upon termination of representation, Respondent entered into a settlement and release of claims agreement with the client without advising the client in writing of the desirability of seeking the advice of independent counsel. WALKER-TURNER, John Wayne Sixty (60) day Suspension on August 22, 2012, effective immediately, for lack of competence, failing to act with reasonable diligence, failing to appear at a trial, failing to adequately communicate and account to his client and for engaging in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice. - Disbarred by Consent on September 2, 2009 by the Court of Appeals, effective thirty (30) days after the date of the Order. SEIDLER, Samuel A. FY09 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure 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. Upon termination of the representations, Respondent refused to refund any portion of such fees or expenses that had not been earned or incurred. PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE Commission Reprimand for misconduct because he continued to negotiate transactions after his fathers death, after his power of attorney expired, for failing to promptly distribute assets intended for his siblings, for failing to promptly resolve the dispute with his siblings after being contacted by counsel, for failing to promptly respond to Bar Counsels first contact with him and for his delay, for more than a year, before finally initiating probate proceedings relating to his fathers estate. LINIAK, Thomas P. Disbarred by consent as result of self reported misconduct. Respondent made the requested changes that included naming himself as personal representative and residuary beneficiary. Terms of Use/Disclaimer. MacFADYEN, Kenneth John Reprimand by Consent on August 20, 2012, for failures associated with his supervision of lawyer and non-lawyer employees who permitted the execution and notarization of documents in Respondent's name when not personally signed by him. HUNTER, Deairich Ray - Disbarred on November 6, 2009, effective immediately, by Court of Appeals as reciprocal discipline corresponding to his disbarment in the District of Columbia for failure to pay medical providers pursuant to assignments, improperly withdrawing funds from his escrow account, failure to maintain client funds in escrow, settlement of a case without the clients consent and making misrepresentations. Respondent took no steps to correct the erroneous accident date in the civil complaint. LEONHART, Georgia L. - Disbarred by consent for failing to maintain client funds in her escrow account. SHRYOCK, Charles III - Suspended indefinitely for commingling, lack of competence and lack of diligence due to disability. He did not request any commission for serving as personal representative. HILL, John Lyster - Disbarred by Consent on November 24, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for mishandling two (2) domestic relations cases in which he failed to take prompt action, he implied he had paid a judge to expedite his clients case, failed to file an Information Report causing dismissal of his clients appeal, and failed to deposit and maintain his clients retainer in trust, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5(a), 1.15, 7.1(b) and 8.4(d), Maryland Rules 16-604 and 16-609 and Md. STROUSE, James C. - Reprimand by Consent on September 15, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for lack of competence in preparing a power of attorney for an elderly client, naming a long-time client as the attorney-in-fact and thereafter suing the elderly client on behalf of the long-time client, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.1 and 8.4(d). Unreported opinions filed from May 1, 2015 to present are available on this page. 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 19-702). He directed later-paid escrow funds to be used to cover the obligations of which the previously escrowed funds should have been used. . All members of the Hotline are practicing attorneys or judges. SCOTT, Karen - Commission reprimand for lack a of competence, lack of diligence, failure to communicate with her client. Pursuant to the Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act, 10-1601 et seq. PEKLO, Gary Stewart Commission Reprimand for having drafted a will in which he was named as personal representative and in which he was granted a significant bequest that he disbursed to himself. VANZEGO, Raymond J. STINSON, Katrice Selena Disbarred on August 21, 2012, by Per Curiam Opinion and Order for making an agreement to charge unreasonable non-refundable engagement fees and for failure to safekeep clients property. Not surprisingly, grievance forms complaining of serious misconduct disappear and are never processed. During his representation he failed to file a Response to Defendants Motion to Dismiss his clients Complaint. Maryland Judiciary - Commission Reprimand for lack of competence and conflict of interest in representation of client by preparing and recording title deed to transfer clients residential property to client, Respondent and his secretary as joint tenants in an attempt to protect the property from possession by the State or nursing home for future medical expenses, without consulting an estate planning/trust attorney for a better alternative, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 and 1.8(c). He failed to expedite litigation and to keep his client reasonably informed about the status of the matter. MARSALEK, Stephen F. - Suspended for 30 days by consent for failing to communicate, conflict of interest and failure to properly supervise non-lawyer employees. 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. - Reprimanded by consent for failure to appear at trials and failure to prepare his clients case for trial. 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. 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. BROWN, Linda Markey Commission Reprimand for filing numerous pleadings and ancillary filings with the Court, on which she signed her clients name purported to be under oath, at the clients request, but failed to initial or otherwise clarify to the Court that they were not her clients actual signature. KEPPLE, Cristine Ada Indefinite Suspension on June 21, 2013, Per Curiam Order and Opinion, effective immediately (with the right to apply for reinstatement no sooner than thirty (30) days after the effective date of the Order) for knowingly concealing her state of residence from her law school in order to receive the benefit of in-state tuition at that institution. Michael W. Blow, Jr., Esq., Deputy Bar Counsel Information contained on this web site is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. JAROSINSKI, George S. - Disbarred on November 16, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for intentional misappropriation of trust funds, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15, 8.1 and 8.4(b), Maryland Rule 16-609 and Md. This is an appeal from an action for judicial review of an administrative agency decision. - Disbarred on December 4, 2009 by the Court of Appeals, for violating Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(b), (c) and (d), Maryland Rule 16-609 and Md. Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. 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). ROSENBERG, Keith A. For more information, or to determine if an attorney has been reinstated, please contact the Attorney Grievance Commission at (410) 514-7051. Upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period, the incumbent may be promoted to the full performance level of this position (Procurement Assistant II) LOWERY-CLUGSTON, Noah Thomas - Disbarred by Consent on May 7, 2013, for failing to provide competent and diligent representation, for failing to adequately communicate with his clients, for abandoning his law practice, for failing to deposit and maintain unearned fees in trust until earned and for failing to respond to lawful requests for information from Bar Counsel. Erin A. Risch, Esq., Deputy Bar Counsel Maryland Attorneys FY13 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure. FY17 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure His conversation with Bar Counsel was treated as a mitigating factor with respect to the Rule 1.7 violation. Code Ann., Business Occupations & Professions, 10-306, while acting in his capacity as trustee in a court-ordered sale of real property, for his intentional misappropriation of the proceeds of the sale and leaving the United States. Code Ann., Business Occupations & Professions Article, 10-304 and 10-306. He also engaged in the practice of law after being decertified by the Court of Appeals for failure to file his pro bono report, in violation of Rule 5.5. When they are initially posted on this webpage, the reported opinions of the Supreme Court of Maryland and the Appellate Court of Maryland are listed in the index as slip opinions (slip op.) until they are published in a bound volume of the Maryland Reports or Maryland Appellate Reports. If changes are made to an opinion filed on or after November 1, 2019, a note will be made in the index indicating the date of the most recent correction(s) (corr.). NEEB, Kimberly Ann - Suspended for One year, One day, effective October 2, 2009 by the Court of Appeals, for violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 8.4(b), based upon a reciprocal disciplinary matter arising from Respondents suspension in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and is subject to the reinstatement of Respondent to the Pennsylvania Bar by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. FARBER, Mindy G. - Commission reprimand for giving misleading and inaccurate advise to a client. PAGE, Alfred Jr. - Reprimanded by consent for failure to diligently represent his client, failure to communicate with his client and failure to keep records of monies received from his client. BELL, Jimmy A. TYNES, Erika A. CHRISTMAS, Patrick J. FY14 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure The Court of Appeals found Respondent to have violated Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.16(a), 3.3(a)(1), 8.1(b) and 8.4(a), (c) & (d). FADER, Joel Jay Disbarred on May 6, 2013, for commingling personal funds in his trust account, for the unauthorized use of trust funds, for making misrepresentations to an administrative judge, for failing to correct said misrepresentations and for failing to ensure that the conduct of a non-lawyer employee, whom he had direct supervisory authority over, was compatible with his professional obligations. - Commission Reprimand for failure to abide by his clients instruction to file a law suit against Cecil County and its contractor, for failure to advise his client that he had elected not to file suit when he knew his client believed that he had filed suit and for failure to respond to requests for information from Bar Counsel, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.2(a) and 8.1(b). The $95,000 loan, made years earlier, was documented by a promissory note signed as part of a 2001 Conditional Diversion Agreement and provided for the loan to be payable, without interest, 120 days after the aunts death. For more information, or to determine if an attorney has been reinstated, please contact the Attorney Grievance Commission at (410) 514-7051. January 2023 Contacts - Commission Reprimand for failure to promptly advise opposing counsel that due to out-of-state medical treatment, Complainant would not be available for her deposition and/or failure to take any other steps to protect her interest, failure to promptly move to postpone the hearing, failure to advise Complainant of a Motion to Compel Discovery and for Sanctions and of the adverse affects it would have on Complainants case, and failure to adequately inform Complainant of the implications that her failure to appear at the hearing would have on her claims, in violation of Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 Reasonable diligence and promptness and 1.4 Communication. WINER, Lisa I. Annual Report, FY2018. 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. Bus. ALLISON, Richard Wayne II - Disbarred by the Court of Appeals on June 4, 2010 based upon a reciprocal disciplinary matter in which he was disbarred from the practice of law in the District of Columbia after he pled guilty to committing mail and wire fraud by participating in a scheme to defraud homeowners and mortgage lenders, in violation of Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(b), (c) and (d), and 18 U.S.C. RODMAN, Yale Dale Commission Reprimand for engaging in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice when, acting as counsel for plaintiff, he left voice messages for the Complainant that insulted his heritage in a mock accent and other inappropriate remarks. GROVE, David Matthew Commission Reprimand for failing to provide competent representation, for failing to keep his client reasonably informed and for failing to explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the client to make informed decisions regarding the representation. On March 1, 2010, the Petitioner, Attorney Grievance Commission, acting through Bar Counsel, brought a Petition for Disciplinary or Remedial Action ("Petition") against the Respondent, attorney Andre Levell Brady. Youngkin also said he signed two executive directives: one to slash regulations on businesses, and another to. GLESSNER, Stephen A. LUXENBERG, Deborah Y. Lester. 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. 200 Harry S. Truman Parkway; Suite 300; Annapolis, Maryland 21401; PHONE: 410-514-7051; Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Attorney Grievance Commission and Office of Bar . - Disbarred for settling a clients case without authority, forging the clients signature on the settlement check, misappropriated funds belonging to two clients, and lying under oath to Bar Counsel. Rights assessment, and full originating source citation, is the responsibility of the user. Receive free daily summaries of new opinions from the Maryland Court of Appeals. Terms of Use/Disclaimer, Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals), Appellate Court (formerly the Court of Special Appeals), Please note that the "ALL" years option takes more time, Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building, Supreme Court of Maryland: 410-260-1500 800-926-2583 TTY 410-260-1554, Appellate Court of Maryland: 410-260-1450. 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. WHITEHEAD, H. Allen - Suspended indefinitely for taking attorneys fees prior to court approval in an estate matter. By: Madeleine O'Neill March 30, 2022. Deborah L. Potter, Esq., Chair (chosen by Attorney Grievance Commission) - Commission Reprimand. JOE, Isaac Jr. - Reprimanded by consent for failure to communicate with his client, failing to diligently pursue his clients matter, and failing to respond to Bar Counsel. RGGI says it is a market-based effort to cap and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. 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. 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. POWELL, Roger Norman Reprimand by Consent on May 16, 2013, for assisting his client in conveying property in contravention of a court order and for preparing a declaration of trust that gave him an interest in the trust property. The Office of Bar Counsel investigates and, where indicated, prosecutes attorneys whose conduct violates the Maryland Attorneys Rules of Professional Conduct as well as those engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. WITHERSPOON, Gordon H. - Commission reprimand for engaging in the practice of law while inactive and improper use of Orphans Court letterhead. KINNANE, Thomas W. - Disbarred for theft of client funds. Generation J.D. Slip opinions are subject to change. 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. PLEASE NOTE: The site may contain material from other sources which may be under copyright. DAVIS, Peter I.J. FY08 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure & Prof. Code Ann., 10-306. McCARTHY, Robert Michael - Commission Reprimand for failing to provide competent and diligent representation as Temporary Guardian of the property of his Ward. DIXON, Isaiah, III - Disbarred by Consent on February 1, 2010 by the Court of Appeals for failure to act with reasonable diligence, failure to communicate with his clients, failure to safekeep clients property by commingling his personal funds with funds held in his escrow account on behalf of clients and intentional misappropriation of client funds. This position is supervised by a Procurement Officer and/or Budget Management Manager in terms of timeliness, technical adequacy, and conformance with established procurement procedures. HICKEY, William F., III Disbarred by Consent for failing to represent his clients with competence and reasonable diligence, for his conflict of interest, for failing to explain the difference between his role as a third-party neutral and his role as one who represents a client, for failing to safekeep his clients property, for failing to maintain unearned fees in escrow. Maryland at a Glance, Search the Manual COSTANZO, Frank M. - Disbarred on February 9, 2010 by the Court of Appeals for lack of competence, failure to carry out clients instructions, lack of diligence and failure to communicate with client; criminal act that reflects adversely on his honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer in other respects; dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation; conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice; and misappropriation of client funds, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 8.4(b), (c) & (d) and Maryland Rule 16-609 and Maryland Code Ann., Business Occupations and Professions Article, 10-306. - Suspended indefinitely by consent for failing to diligently represent clients, failing to keep adequate records for his trust account and making false representations to a client. 200 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, March 2020. Maryland Manual On-Line 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. While appointed as Conservator of the client affairs of a deceased attorney which led to subsequent negotiations with the attorney for the decedents Estate to purchase the law practice, the terms of which were memorialized in a letter, but the Estate never signed an agreement and the sale was never approved by the Court. 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 . For opinions filed prior to May 1, 2015, only a reference to the decision is available. WEBER, Erin Marie (ANDERSON, Erin Weber) - Interim Suspension on February 15, 2013, effective immediately, as a reciprocal action to her April 27, 2012 Order of Revocation in Virginia for embezzlement. - Commission Reprimand for engaging in professional misconduct in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC), Rule 8.4(a). These actions violated Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 Competence, 1.2 Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer, 1.4 Communication and 8.4(d) Misconduct (constituting conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice). JOHNSON, Nathaniel D. - Suspended for 30 days by consent for lack of diligence and lack of communication. e-mail: mdmanual@maryland.gov, PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards OLUJOBI (AWOJOBI), Adekunle B. CHERRY-MAHOI, Ada E. - Disbarred for misappropriation of client funds. Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. The basis of the revocation was Respondents additional professional misconduct while subject to the CDAs, which included misrepresentations to a client about a court date, creating a counterfeit hearing notice faxed to a client and misrepresentations to Bar Counsel. RUDDY, JOSEPH CORNELIUS, JR. - Reprimand on October 6, 2009 by the Court of Appeals, for violation of Maryland Rule of Professional Conduct 1.7. - Consent to Reprimand on August 12, 2009 by Court of Appeals relating to his representation of a defendant charged with multiple sex offenses and his failure to investigate the facts supporting every potential defense of which his client advised him, his failure to contact or subpoena for trial witnesses who could have provided testimony useful to the defense, and his failure to advise his client that he had a constitutional right to testify on his own behalf, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.1, 1.3 and 1.4(a)(2). CALLEGARY, Peter M. - Disbarred by Consent effective March 1, 2010 by the Court of Appeals for misconduct associated with his representation of a workers compensation client, including failure to communicate properly with the client, failure to safeguard and account for client funds, conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation, conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice, misuse of trust money and violations of multiple provisions at Title 16, Chapter 600 of the Maryland Rules (rules governing attorney trust accounts), and failure to cooperate with Bar Counsel in the investigation of the underlying complaint, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.4, 1.15(a) & (d), 8.1(b) and 8.4 (c) & (d) and Maryland Rules 16-606, 16-606.1 and 16-609, and Maryland Code Ann., Business Occupations and Professions Article, 10-306. He has extensive experience at all levels of workers' compensation litigation including mediations, hearings at the Deputy Commissioner and Full Commission level, and Court of Appeals. She was a major part of a group that sought to preserve the Belair Mansion in Bowie and also wrote about. 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. 35, Sept. of the State Government Article, the opinions and orders posted on this webpage on or after July 1, 2018 are the official and authentic versions of the text of Appellate Court opinions and orders. HOSTAGE, Christopher A. ALSTON, Tiffany T. While under an Indefinite Suspension imposed in a previous case decided by Opinion and Order on September 25, 2012, Respondent was Disbarred by Consent on May 2, 2013, for failing to provide competent and diligent representation, for failing to communicate with her clients, for failing to safekeep clients property and for failing to respond to requests for information from Bar Counsel. (HOA), represented 2 individual Board Directors of and against the HOA as a defendant, that was directly adverse to another client and Respondent did not obtain or attempt to obtain the clients informed consent, confirmed in writing; for lack of competence, Respondent failed to demonstrate the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation necessary for the representation of the HOA and the other clients; and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice in that it was conduct likely to reflect negatively on the image of the legal profession, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.7, 1.1 and 8.4(d). The Maryland Judiciary provides this information as a public service. MONROE, Monica Arrington (a/k/a MONROE, Monica Marie and a/k/a ARRINGTON, Monica) - Commission Reprimand resulting from her representation of a clients Chapter 13 bankruptcy case and another clients case (during which time she left the country due to her husbands military commitment) in which she failed to act with reasonable diligence, failed to conclude the work, upon termination of representation she failed to take steps reasonably practicable to protect a clients interests, such as reasonable notice, time for employment of other counsel, surrendering papers and property to the client and refunding any advance payment of fee or expense not earned or incurred, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3, 1.4(a)(2) & (3), 1.4(b) and 1.16(d). He has never repaid complainants client for the money he owes him, in spite of promises to do so. The Maryland Judiciary provides this information as a public service. MILLAND, Charles Ford - Commission Reprimand for lack of competence by preparing pleadings for his client for relief unavailable to him under Maryland law, failure to safekeep property, failure to open and maintain trust account and failure to deposit client funds in a trust account as a result of not having a trust account, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.15(a) & (c) and Maryland Rules 16-603 and 16-604. SNIFFEN, Kevin Edward Disbarred by Consent on August 15, 2012, for the unauthorized use of trust funds. KAPINUS, Bert W. - Commission Reprimand for engaging in professional misconduct in connection with his handling of a clients slip-and-fall personal injury case. GORDON, Lowell J. Information contained on this web site is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. - Disbarred by consent for misappropriation of client funds. The Courts August 14, 2009 Order makes an Indefinite Suspension the final disposition of the case. CURTIS, Charles M. - Commission Reprimand for failure to appear at his clients hearing. SCHNEIDER, Fritz -Commission reprimand for failing to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing his client. Bus. ROSE, Shaun H.M. - Suspended indefinitely for failing to act competently, failing to abide by his clients representation objectives, failing to act diligently, failing to keep his client reasonably informed, not depositing fees in an attorney trust account, failing to keep client funds separate from his own funds, failing to promptly return unearned fees, and failing to respond to reasonable demands for information made by Bar Counsel. 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. GREENBERG, Larry S. - Commission Reprimand for engaging in professional misconduct while serving as attorney for the personal representative of a decedents estate opened in Prince Georges County in which he failed to appear before the Orphans Court on three occasions for show cause hearings scheduled by that tribunal to determine why a final account of the estate had not yet been filed. - Commission reprimand for failure to respond to Bar Counsel. This case involves a variation on the notorious practice of "robo-signing," which flourished during the recent foreclosure boom. Subscribe Attorney Grievance v. Cassilly Annotate this Case Download PDF Search this Case Google Scholar Google Books Legal Blogs Google Web Bing Web Google News Google News Archive Yahoo! YATES, Charles D. - Reprimanded for lack of diligence regarding an immigration matter. HENDERSON, Cheryl - Commission reprimand for assisting in activity that constitutes the unauthorized practice of law and for letterhead indicating she had associates when she did not. 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. Appointed by Attorney Grievance Commission: Maryland Municipalities JOHNSON, Renard D. - Disbarred on July 21, 2009 by the Court of Appeals based on misconduct in his management capacity at a title company he owned. Beyond general oversight, the Commission has the power to approve or disapprove the dismissal of a complaint or Statement of Charges, the termination of a complaint with or without a warning, a Conditional Diversion Agreement, a "commission reprimand," or the filing . Shirley Baltz, a longtime resident of Bowie, passed away last week at the age of 95. 243, 131 A.2d 729 (1957), we disbarred an attorney for inserting slugs into parking meters. Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct 1501 W. Washington Street, Suite 229 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 452-3200 Email us at cjc@courts.az.gov PARTRIDGE, John H. - Disbarred by reciprocal action with Virginia for lack of diligence, lack of communication, failing to withdraw and protect client interest and for conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation. . News Ask a Lawyer Question: Add details 120 Ask Question Find a Lawyer If there is an adjudication that an enforceable purchase agreement exists for the sale of the law practice, then he is in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 16-777 by failing to obtain court approval prior to the sale. FY15 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure they use temp services - Answered by a verified Employment Lawyer . 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). The non-lawyer was retained to re-open an estate and with Respondents consent, used his name as attorney for that estate. Information contained on this web site is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. BLEECKER, Lorin Henry - Disbarred by the Court of Appeals on May 12, 2010 for misconduct arising from his representation of a personal injury client. TULLEY, Harold Joseph - Disbarred by Consent on September 1, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for filing a perjurious affidavit and failure to exercise diligence in representing bankruptcy clients. 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). GERACE, Michael Francis Disbarred on June 25, 2013, effective immediately, because he failed to represent his client with competence and diligence, unilaterally increased his fee, commingled funds, engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, failed to respond to lawful demands for information from Bar Counsel and upon termination of the representation, failed to protect his clients interests. HOOVER-HANKERSON, Celicia - Interim suspension by consent on reciprocal action from the District of Columbia for engaging in criminal activity. 200 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, March 2020. ROBATON, David M. - Disbarred by Consent on November 17, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for lying to clients about the status of their cases and to Bar Counsel about his communication with his clients, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 8.1(a) and 8.4(c). WEISS, Randy A. SCHULMAN, Robert B. On October 15, 2007, he was indicted by a Harford County grand jury in a 21-count indictment, alleging theft, conspiracy to commit theft and accessory after-the-fact to theft. STACK, Richard - Commission Reprimand for his failure, at an ex parte proceeding, to bring to the Courts attention the issue that two of the three Defendants contested process of service. WEIKAL, Wendy K. (aka WEIKAL, Wendy Beachat) Disbarred by Consent on April 15, 2013, subsequent to her Interim Suspension on April 9, 2013, as a reciprocal discipline for failing to provide diligent and competent representation, for failing to communicate with her clients, for charging an unreasonable fee and for misappropriating client funds in Maryland and Pennsylvania. This web site is presented for reference purposes under the doctrine of fair use. The non-lawyer prepared and signed documents using Respondents name as counsel. CACERES, Carlos H. - Disbarred by consent for misappropriation of attorney fees, misrepresentation to clients, creating fraudulent court documents, and failure to act with diligence and failing to communicate with his clients. While representing a client, he sent a letter to a third-party threatening criminal prosecution unless she contacted him to discuss terms of an agreement to settle his clients alleged criminal and civil claims(s) against her. 200 Harry S. Truman Parkway Suite 300 Annapolis, Maryland 21401 PHONE: 410-514-7051 Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Attorney Grievance Commission and Office of Bar Counsel Maryland Attorneys -Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure FY 2006 to Present The Maryland Judiciary provides this information as a public service. Such failures permitted a substantial loss of trust/estate assets. Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies, Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards. MURPHY, Brian P. - Commission Reprimand for lack of competence and failure to safekeep property in his representation, as trustee from 2003 to 2008 he failed to maintain adequate records in handling estate assets, thereby impairing the ability of his successor to take over the trusts and failed to give tenants appropriate notice required by law when the trust purchased an interest in an apartment building, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 and 1.15(a). 117-527 select provisions of the 1866 reconstruction treaties between the united states and oklahoma tribes 117th congress (2021-2022) PRELLER, Steven B. STEINBERG, Andrew M. - Suspended indefinitely (previous suspension continued and conditioned upon reinstatement to DC Bar) for neglect his clients case. After reviewing Ms. Kendrick's application, the MIA issued her a denial letter pursuant to 10-404(b) . Maryland Departments JOHNS, Christopher M. Disbarred by Consent on June 10, 2013, for failing to honor assignments securing the repayment of a loan to a third party with settlement proceeds in a personal injury matter. Defunct Units The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland is dedicated to protecting the public and maintaining the integrity of the legal profession. PENN, Brien Michael Disbarred on April 25, 2013, effective immediately, for engaging in conduct involving dishonesty and deceit against his employer. KAHL, Jeffrey David Disbarred on January 8, 2013, effective immediately, by Per Curiam Order for misappropriating funds from his law firm and attorney trust account. When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. He advised the court orally on May 12, 2008 that he would not be filing an opposition. 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). Her conduct violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.4, 8.1(a) and 8.4(a), (c) & (d). The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland, the petitioner, acting pursuant to Maryland Rule 16-751, approved the filing by Bar Counsel of a Petition For Disciplinary or Remedial Action against Mahmoud Alsafty, the respondent. 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. 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. Commission Reprimand for failing to adequately communicate with his client, failing to file a claim on behalf of his client prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations and for engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. Lydia E. Lawless, Esq., Bar Counsel (chosen by Commission with approval of Supreme Court of Maryland) NOVELLI, Allison Elizabeth Disbarred by Consent on October 9, 2012, for embezzling funds that were entrusted to her from her title company. REINHARDT, Richard J. ALSTON, Tiffany T. Indefinite Suspension on September 25, 2012, for failure to comply in material ways with the remedial terms of her Conditional Diversion Agreement, resulting in its revocation and the filing of public disciplinary charges. 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. ODeNEAL, Ramsdale, Jr. - Indefinite Suspension on December 17, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for violating Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 and 1.4 in connection with his representation in a criminal case. - Suspended indefinitely by consent for misappropriation of investors monies. Misc. Terms of Use/Disclaimer. RADEBAUGH, Daniel - Commission Reprimand for failing to provide diligent representation, for failing to communicate with his clients regarding the status of their matters and for failing to deposit retainer fees in his attorney trust account. Code Ann., Business Occupations and Professions, 10-306. MURCHISON, Grant M. Disbarred by Consent on June 11, 2013, effective August 10, 2013, for making misrepresentations to clients, courts, an opposing party and Bar Counsel, for failing to safekeep his clients property and for conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. 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. He violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3, 1.4, 1.15(a) and (b) and 8.4(b), (c) and (d). 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. GU, Yu Commission Reprimand for failing to provide competent representation and failing to keep her client reasonably informed about the status of an immigration case. Opinion by Raker, J. ALIVIZATOS, Constandin - Indefinite Suspension on December 16, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for lack of competence in handling settlements, failure to keep attorney trust account records, failure to maintain client monies in the trust account, commingling of funds and misuse of trust money through negligence, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.15, 8.4(a) and Maryland Rules 16-606.1, 16-607 and 16-609. NDUKWE, Azewah - Commission Reprimand for his conduct relating to his representation of a client in a Complaint for Absolute Divorce in Prince Georges County, Maryland (First Complaint) filed on 6/20/03 and in the District of Columbia (Second Complaint). MALOOF, Naji P. - Commission Reprimand for calling opposing counsel a vulgar name, which manifested a bias based on sex, in open court. 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. Maryland Attorneys FY10 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure. Appropriate remedial steps have been taken in the operation of the Firms Simple IRA account program. Just click on the "Request for Investigation Form and Instructions" tab at the left to be directed to the page which contains the form (you will then have to click on "Request for Investigation" in the body of the text to open a PDF version of the form). STEUART, R. Calvert - Commission Reprimand for failure to take appropriate action on his clients behalf and to communicate with his client concerning the representation, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.3 and 1.4. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Maryland Universities & Colleges The Maryland Court of Appeals Opinion dated February 25, 2013, cited reasons for the sanction. 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. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE SUPREME COURT OF MARYLAND LEATHERMAN, Jennifer L. - Indefinite Suspension by Consent on August 25, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for failure to place unearned fees into an escrow account and for commingling of unearned fees in her operating account. PAGE, Alfred Amos, Jr. Disbarred on March 5, 2013, for intentional misrepresentations of facts to his client, the Court of Appeals, and Bar Counsel as well as misappropriation of unearned client funds. LOCKHART, Thomas Jackson Commission Reprimand for his conflict of interest in preparing his clients Will, in which his client left whatever may be left to him. DOBSON, Matthew G. - Suspended indefinitely by consent for failing to file tax returns. Upon receipt of the proceeds, he failed to notify the creditor that he received the funds and disbursed the funds to his client. Respondents conduct violates Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(a) and (d).

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