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. 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. Judicial Merit Selection Commission. 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. Opinion by Raker, J. PEER REVIEW PANELS, Maryland Judiciary The Maryland Court of Appeals Opinion dated February 25, 2013, cited reasons for the sanction. ECKEL, Grason John-Allen - Reprimanded by consent for criminal conviction. Over the years, Respondent never charged or collected any fee for legal services provided to his client. & Prof. Code Ann., 10-306. Suspended by consent for commingling funds in his trust account and medical problems related to the misconduct. REINHARDT, Richard J. FY13 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure 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. - 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). HYATT, Jack I. Upon his clients death, he filed the Will for probate and was appointed personal representative. 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. And last, but not least, in Attorney Grievance Commission v. Fellner, 213 Md. Bus. WHITEHEAD, H. Allen - Suspended indefinitely for taking attorneys fees prior to court approval in an estate matter. Receive free daily summaries of new opinions from the Maryland Court of Appeals. He has since written a letter of apology to the Judge with a truthful explanation of his absence at the hearing. 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. JENKINS, Frank Plowden - Disbarred by Consent on September 15, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for lack of competence, diligence, communication, misappropriations, commingling and misrepresentation, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.15 and 8.4(c). 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. CHERRY-MAHOI, Ada E. - Disbarred for misappropriation of client funds. All payments were ultimately made and none of the Firms lawyers or employees suffered a loss. Upon termination of the representations, Respondent refused to refund any portion of such fees or expenses that had not been earned or incurred. 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. 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). This list is updated on a monthly basis. 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). Respondent's misconduct is far more . Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. James Andrew Markey and Charles Leonard Hancock, Misc. Terms of Use/Disclaimer. He violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3, 1.4, 1.15(a) and (b) and 8.4(b), (c) and (d). Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies 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. Marianne J. Lee, Executive Counsel & Director, BAR COUNSEL WEISS, Randy A. (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). Court opinions; Maryland Legal Jobs; Maryland Family Law Update; Law Blogs. Maryland at a Glance Pursuant to the Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act, 10-1601 et seq. 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. KLEINSMITH, Philip M. Reprimand by Consent on May 24, 2013, as a reciprocal action to his March 20, 2012 Arizona reprimand. FLECK, Conrad L. Commission Reprimand for failing to take reasonably necessary protective action when his client was at risk of financial harm. Subscribe Attorney Grievance v. Maiden Annotate this Case Download PDF Search this Case Google Scholar Google Books Legal Blogs Google Web Bing Web Google News Google News Archive Yahoo! OLUJOBI (AWOJOBI), Adekunle B. SHURBERG, Jonathan S. Indefinite Suspension by Consent on September 11, 2012, effective November 10, 2012 (with the right to apply for reinstatement no sooner than six (6) months after November 10, 2012) for misusing client funds, for failing to maintain trust records and for providing a false statement to Bar Counsel. To search for court opinions by word, name, etc., use the following form: Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. REPORTS (MANDATED) Annual Report to Court of Appeals on Disciplinary Fund & disciplinary system due Sept. 1 (Maryland Rule 19-702). credit investigation; (4) grievance investigation; (5) study of . 543, 318 A.2d 811 (1974), we disbarred an attorney for willful evasion of income taxes. Respondent took no steps to correct the erroneous accident date in the civil complaint. 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. - 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. All rights reserved. Respondent violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 5.5 and 8.4(a), (c) & (d). Attorney Grievance Commission Appointed by the Supreme Court of Maryland, the Commission oversees the attorney grievance process. 200 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, March 2020. Generation J.D. Occ. FY20 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure HOOVER-HANKERSON, Celicia - Disbarred by Consent on October 19, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for conviction of criminal charges involving submitting false invoices to the Court in the District of Columbia for payment of witnesses, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 8.4(b) and (d). Rights assessment, and full originating source citation, is the responsibility of the user. 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). Econsumer.gov, if your purchase was with a foreign retailer. For more information, or to determine if an attorney has been reinstated, please contact the Attorney Grievance Commission at (410) 514-7051. Commission Reprimand for failing to safekeep his clients property, for commingling funds and for the unauthorized use of trust funds. - Disbarred by consent for failure to communicate with clients, failure to respond to Bar Counsel and neglect. 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. The petition concerned Respondent's conduct related to the representation of a client, Sylvia Robinson-Green, in a civil matter. 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). - Disbarred for misappropriation and spousal abuse. GARDNER, Paul W., II Disbarred on February 11, 2013, for failing to represent his clients with reasonable diligence and competence, for failing to adequately communicate with his clients, for charging unreasonable fees, for his conflict of interest, for failing to maintain accurate client matter records, for failing to accurately account for his clients fee payments, for failing to refund any of the fees collected, for engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation and for engaging in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice. 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Report Fraud, Waste and Abuse to the Office of Legislative Audit Fraud Hotline. STEINBERG, Andrew M. - Suspended indefinitely (previous suspension continued and conditioned upon reinstatement to DC Bar) for neglect his clients case. FY16 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure 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. Second opinion] an employer requires workers to stay like 5 to 10 minutes late until relieved. SEIDLER, Samuel A. Maryland Attorneys FY13 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure. Timmons disputed some of the allegations, but acknowledged that there was evidence to prove he violated two rules for lawyers in Maryland, according to a court record summarizing the case. 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 PARKER, Virgil D. - Disbarred because he defrauded his clients. GLESSNER, Stephen A. SCHNEIDER, Fritz -Commission reprimand for failing to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing his client. 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 . FARBER, Mindy G. - Commission reprimand for giving misleading and inaccurate advise to a client. He advised the court orally on May 12, 2008 that he would not be filing an opposition. Respondent no longer performs loan modification services for clients and has refunded attorneys fees for the loan modification services he performed for the complainants. 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. OWEANOGE, John O. WINGERTER, Rex B. ROSENBERG, Keith A. JONES, Cotie W. Disbarred on August 27, 2012, by Per Curiam Opinion and Order, for misappropriation of client funds and for failing to respond to lawful requests for information by Bar Counsel. 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. News Ask a Lawyer Question: Add details 120 Ask Question Find a Lawyer 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. Docket AG No. 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). THERIAULT, Michael J. Most decisions of the Appellate Court of Maryland are not reported, as Maryland Rule 8-605.1 requires the Court to report only those opinions that are of substantial interest. MALOOF, Naji P. - Commission Reprimand for calling opposing counsel a vulgar name, which manifested a bias based on sex, in open court. 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). they use temp services - Answered by a verified Employment Lawyer . SAVAGE, William Mapp Commission Reprimand for his participation in a situation in which his name was signed by another lawyer employed with the firm, by permitting the execution of documents in his name when not personally signed by him and for failing to sufficiently protect against such activity. Erin A. Risch, Esq., Deputy Bar Counsel Shirley Baltz, a longtime resident of Bowie, passed away last week at the age of 95. Information contained on this web site is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. RUDDY, JOSEPH CORNELIUS, JR. - Reprimand on October 6, 2009 by the Court of Appeals, for violation of Maryland Rule of Professional Conduct 1.7. WALKER-TURNER, John - Commission reprimand for failing to act diligently and failure to communicate appropriately with his client. The Second Complaint, filed on 8/14/03, incorrectly represented that clients wife (Complainant) resided in a different jurisdiction from the First Complaint, was not signed by Respondent and appears that the client received assistance preparing the Second Complaint from someone who worked in Respondents office, who is no longer employed by him. JAROSINSKI, George S. - Commission reprimand for failing to safekeep client property, failure to respond to Bar Counsel and for conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. CINQUEGRANI, Peter Joseph - Disbarred on October 2, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 8.4(b) and (c). Terms of Use/Disclaimer. Annual Report, FY2019. PLEASE NOTE: The site may contain material from other sources which may be under copyright. The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland is dedicated to protecting the public and maintaining the integrity of the legal profession. All rights reserved. News Ask a Lawyer Question: Add details 120 Ask Question Find a Lawyer 200 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, March 2020. BROWN, Michael T. Indefinite Suspension by Consent on December 12, 2012, effective thirty (30) days from the date thereafter, for failing to represent his client with reasonable diligence and competence. ROBATON, David M. - Indefinite Suspended on November 16, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for failure to enter an appearance with the Bankruptcy Court when required to do so, unauthorized practice before the Bankruptcy Court, failure to represent his client with competence and diligence and failure to disclose his compensation to the court as required under the Bankruptcy Rules, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.3, 3.3(a)(1), 5.5(a), 8.4(c) and (d). 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. Upon receipt of the proceeds, he failed to notify the creditor that he received the funds and disbursed the funds to his client. ATTORNEY GRIEVANCE COMMISSION Appointed by Court of Appeals to 3-year terms: Linda H. Lamone, Esq., Chair (chosen by Court of Appeals), 2021 J. Donald Braden, Esq., Vice-Chair (chosen by Court of Appeals), 2023 Michael W. Blow, Jr., Esq., Deputy Bar Counsel Code Ann., Business Occupations & Professions Article, 10-304 and 10-306. 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. 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. 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). EVANS, Matthew S., Jr. - Disbarred by consent as a result of a criminal conviction of fraud. His conduct violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.3 and 8.4(c) and (d). Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. Update Now Raleigh Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyer Overview Richard Boyette is a partner in the Raleigh office of the firm who has enjoyed a broad civil litigation practice throughout his career. - Commission reprimand for attempting to obtain an unreasonable fee. FARBER, Mindy G. - Commission reprimand for a failure to communicate, for failing to take reasonable and timely remedial action upon learning her law firm partner had submitted a bill exceeding a COMAR capped attorney fee, and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. 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. CURTIS, Charles M. - Commission Reprimand for failure to appear at his clients hearing. 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. VANZEGO, Raymond J. 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