Law Firm Info Reviews Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards SIEJACK, Richard T. - Commission Reprimand for engaging in professional misconduct, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.3, 1.4, 1.15(d) and 8.1(b); failure to be fully attentive to various client matters and engaging in conduct in violation of Rules 1.3 and 1.4; failure to respond in a timely manner to the requests of several clients for an accounting of their funds (generally fees paid in advance) as required by Rule 1.15(d); and failure, in varying degrees, to respond promptly or at all to Bar Counsels lawful demands for information, as required by Rule 8.1(b). FY08 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure KWARTENG, Charles O. This case involves a variation on the notorious practice of "robo-signing," which flourished during the recent foreclosure boom. REINHARDT, Richard J. Appointed by Attorney Grievance Commission: 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. SEIDLER, Samuel A. BERTOLA, Marta Indefinite Suspension by Consent on January 9, 2013, effective immediately (with the right to apply for reinstatement sixty (60) days thereafter) for appearing in a circuit court case on behalf of her husband, for making representations in court that she was authorized to practice law and for filing a motion in the same case while decertified from the practice of law. - 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). 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. WITHERSPOON, Gordon H. - Commission reprimand for engaging in the practice of law while inactive and improper use of Orphans Court letterhead. This case was in public charges following revocation of a Conditional Diversion Agreement and Supplemental Conditional Diversion Agreement (the CDAs) previously approved. PENN, Brien Michael Disbarred on April 25, 2013, effective immediately, for engaging in conduct involving dishonesty and deceit against his employer. If you wish to see a copy of the correction notice(s), you may do so by scrolling to the end of the opinion and accessing the link, or by requesting a copy from the appropriate clerks office . 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. Maryland on the use of the iPad for the appellate review of cases. MARSALEK, Stephen F. - Suspended for 30 days by consent for failing to communicate, conflict of interest and failure to properly supervise non-lawyer employees. 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. Generation J.D. The Maryland Judiciary provides this information as a public service. 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. His clients children filed a Petition for Caveat and the dispute was resolved. Terms of Use/Disclaimer. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. 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. 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. FLECK, Conrad L. Commission Reprimand for failing to take reasonably necessary protective action when his client was at risk of financial harm. - Commission Reprimand relating to Respondents representation of a complaint for racial discrimination against Complainants employer in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. 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. Bar Counsel also reviews notifications of overdrafts on attorney escrow accounts. FY17 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure . FY10 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure 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. 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. News Ask a Lawyer Question: Add details 120 Ask Question Find a Lawyer Bus. Further proceedings pending. 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. 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. Maryland Independent Agencies Deborah L. Potter, Esq., Chair (chosen by Attorney Grievance Commission) e-mail: [email protected], PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE - Indefinitely Suspended on February 17, 2010 by the Court of Appeals for lack of diligence and unreasonable fees when he neglected a clients case, accepted a large fee but thereafter provided little or no legal services, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 and 1.5, based upon a reciprocal disciplinary matter arising from Respondents suspension in the State of New York, with reinstatement in Maryland conditioned upon his reinstatement to practice in the State of New York. Report Fraud, Waste and Abuse to the Office of Legislative Audit Fraud Hotline. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. BLAIR, Walter L. - Commission Reprimand for filing a lawsuit alleging fraud and other wrongdoing against two defendants, without having a basis to believe that these parties had, in fact, engaged in any fraud or other wrongdoing, in violation of Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct 3.1. Deborah L. Potter, Esq., Chair (chosen by Attorney Grievance Commission) Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. Four months after her death, Respondent opened his aunts estate and, based upon a telephone conversation with Bar Counsel, came to believe he had the blessing of the Attorney Grievance Commission not to pay the principal, without incurring interest on the debt, until he concluded administration of the estate and could write-off the debt as an offset to his testamentary legacy. LEONHART, Georgia L. - Disbarred by consent for failing to maintain client funds in her escrow account. Maryland at a Glance, Search the Manual
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). Code Ann., Business Occupations and Professions, 10-306. 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. He has since written a letter of apology to the Judge with a truthful explanation of his absence at the hearing. He withdrew his clients Petition for Caveat without authority, forever barring her claim. Maryland Universities & Colleges HUNT, Mark Edward - Disbarred on December 4, 2012, effective immediately, Per Curiam Order. e-mail: [email protected]. 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). TUN, Harry Indefinitely Suspended on August 22, 2012, by Opinion and Order as a reciprocal action to his District of Columbia suspension for overbilling and submitting false vouchers to the District of Columbia Supreme Court for legal services rendered to indigent defendants in criminal cases. The non-lawyer was retained to re-open an estate and with Respondents consent, used his name as attorney for that estate. LONDON, Perry Allen Disbarred on July 10, 2012, for failure to provide competent and diligent representation, and for misrepresenting to his client the status of his cases. SNIFFEN, Kevin Edward Disbarred by Consent on August 15, 2012, for the unauthorized use of trust funds. 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 . 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). 200 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, March 2020. GUIDA, Joseph M. - Disbarred for forging a judges signature. For questions related to opinions issued by the Ethics Committee or other ethical concerns, contact the Ethics Hotline at one of the numbers below. McCARTHY, Robert Michael - Commission Reprimand for failing to provide competent and diligent representation as Temporary Guardian of the property of his Ward. TOUSEY, Robert R. - Disbarred by consent for misappropriation of client and other funds. His conduct was in violation of Maryland Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15 and Maryland Rules 16-606, 16-606.1 and 16-607. 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 . 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. 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). OLUJOBI (AWOJOBI), Adekunle B. 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. 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. AGATSTEIN, David - Commission reprimand for ineffective assistance of counsel in connection with his clients asylum petitions. WALTON, Charles E. - Commission Reprimand for conflict of interest when he and his co-counsel who represented a Homeowners Assn. 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). 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. BAHGAT, Mina - Disbarred by Order dated September 3, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for failure to provide competent representation, failure to act with reasonable diligence and promptness, misleading his client and failure to keep his client reasonably informed, failure to safekeep property, dishonesty, fraud, deceit and misrepresentation, and intentional misappropriation of trust funds, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.15 and 8.4 (c), Maryland Rule 16-609 and Md. 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. Bus. 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. KWARTENG, Charles Owusu - Disbarred on December 10, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for incompetent representation of his client by failure to prepare and answer Interrogatories, respond to a Motion for Sanctions and preserve clients right of appeal one of his matters; failure to communicate with client concerning legal matters; lack of diligence; failure to communicate with and keep client informed; abandonment of representation of his client by failure to pursue clients cases; conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice by failure to take action in clients cases; and knowingly fail to respond to a lawful demand for information to Bar Counsel; in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.16(d), 8.4(d) and 8.1(b). Defunct Units The Attorney Grievance Commission oversees the conduct of both Maryland attorneys and nonmembers of the Maryland Bar who engage in the practice of law in the State. Term, 2012. SIDLE, Barton J. 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. - Commission Reprimand for his representation of a Complainant in a custody case in which the Complainant was found in default, the Respondent failed to ensure his complete understanding of the primary reason for his retention and therefore prepared pleadings and discovery requests which were not calculated to serve the clients best interests. 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. 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. Lester. - Commission reprimand for attempting to obtain an unreasonable fee. The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland is dedicated to protecting the public and maintaining the integrity of the legal profession. - Reprimanded by consent for failure to appear at trials and failure to prepare his clients case for trial. Here is last information associated with person - david jaros on 2023-01-13, it consists of 36 articles 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 . FY09 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure THERIAULT, Michael J. 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). The petition concerned Respondent's conduct related to the representation of a client, Sylvia Robinson-Green, in a civil matter. 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. Pursuant to the Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act, 10-1601 et seq. Respondent took no steps to correct the erroneous accident date in the civil complaint. 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. REPORTS (MANDATED) Annual Report to Court of Appeals on Disciplinary Fund & disciplinary system due Sept. 1 (Maryland Rule 19-702). Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies Respondent violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 5.5 and 8.4(a), (c) & (d). The Attorney Grievance Commission, acting through Bar Counsel, filed a petition with this Court for disciplinary action against William Michael Monfried, respondent, alleging violations of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (hereinafter "MRPC"). LANOCHA, N. Frank - Reprimanded for a conflict of interest with his client for drafting a will leaving a substantial bequest to his own daughter. 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. And, while dismissals are less common at later stages, the Supreme Court of Maryland will dismiss cases which fail to establish an attorney's incapacity or professional misconduct. Respondent's misconduct is far more . Florida. The Maryland Court of Appeals Opinion dated February 25, 2013, cited reasons for the sanction. 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Law Firm Info Reviews Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards SIEJACK, Richard T. - Commission Reprimand for engaging in professional misconduct, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.3, 1.4, 1.15(d) and 8.1(b); failure to be fully attentive to various client matters and engaging in conduct in violation of Rules 1.3 and 1.4; failure to respond in a timely manner to the requests of several clients for an accounting of their funds (generally fees paid in advance) as required by Rule 1.15(d); and failure, in varying degrees, to respond promptly or at all to Bar Counsels lawful demands for information, as required by Rule 8.1(b). FY08 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure KWARTENG, Charles O. This case involves a variation on the notorious practice of "robo-signing," which flourished during the recent foreclosure boom. REINHARDT, Richard J. Appointed by Attorney Grievance Commission: 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. SEIDLER, Samuel A. BERTOLA, Marta Indefinite Suspension by Consent on January 9, 2013, effective immediately (with the right to apply for reinstatement sixty (60) days thereafter) for appearing in a circuit court case on behalf of her husband, for making representations in court that she was authorized to practice law and for filing a motion in the same case while decertified from the practice of law. - 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). 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. WITHERSPOON, Gordon H. - Commission reprimand for engaging in the practice of law while inactive and improper use of Orphans Court letterhead. This case was in public charges following revocation of a Conditional Diversion Agreement and Supplemental Conditional Diversion Agreement (the CDAs) previously approved. PENN, Brien Michael Disbarred on April 25, 2013, effective immediately, for engaging in conduct involving dishonesty and deceit against his employer. If you wish to see a copy of the correction notice(s), you may do so by scrolling to the end of the opinion and accessing the link, or by requesting a copy from the appropriate clerks office . 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. Maryland on the use of the iPad for the appellate review of cases. MARSALEK, Stephen F. - Suspended for 30 days by consent for failing to communicate, conflict of interest and failure to properly supervise non-lawyer employees. 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. Generation J.D. The Maryland Judiciary provides this information as a public service. 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. His clients children filed a Petition for Caveat and the dispute was resolved. Terms of Use/Disclaimer. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. 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. 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. FLECK, Conrad L. Commission Reprimand for failing to take reasonably necessary protective action when his client was at risk of financial harm. - Commission Reprimand relating to Respondents representation of a complaint for racial discrimination against Complainants employer in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. 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. Bar Counsel also reviews notifications of overdrafts on attorney escrow accounts. FY17 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure . FY10 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure 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. 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. News Ask a Lawyer Question: Add details 120 Ask Question Find a Lawyer Bus. Further proceedings pending. 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. 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. Maryland Independent Agencies Deborah L. Potter, Esq., Chair (chosen by Attorney Grievance Commission) e-mail: [email protected], PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE - Indefinitely Suspended on February 17, 2010 by the Court of Appeals for lack of diligence and unreasonable fees when he neglected a clients case, accepted a large fee but thereafter provided little or no legal services, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 and 1.5, based upon a reciprocal disciplinary matter arising from Respondents suspension in the State of New York, with reinstatement in Maryland conditioned upon his reinstatement to practice in the State of New York. Report Fraud, Waste and Abuse to the Office of Legislative Audit Fraud Hotline. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. BLAIR, Walter L. - Commission Reprimand for filing a lawsuit alleging fraud and other wrongdoing against two defendants, without having a basis to believe that these parties had, in fact, engaged in any fraud or other wrongdoing, in violation of Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct 3.1. Deborah L. Potter, Esq., Chair (chosen by Attorney Grievance Commission) Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. Four months after her death, Respondent opened his aunts estate and, based upon a telephone conversation with Bar Counsel, came to believe he had the blessing of the Attorney Grievance Commission not to pay the principal, without incurring interest on the debt, until he concluded administration of the estate and could write-off the debt as an offset to his testamentary legacy. LEONHART, Georgia L. - Disbarred by consent for failing to maintain client funds in her escrow account. Maryland at a Glance, Search the Manual 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). Code Ann., Business Occupations and Professions, 10-306. 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. He has since written a letter of apology to the Judge with a truthful explanation of his absence at the hearing. He withdrew his clients Petition for Caveat without authority, forever barring her claim. Maryland Universities & Colleges HUNT, Mark Edward - Disbarred on December 4, 2012, effective immediately, Per Curiam Order. e-mail: [email protected]. 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). TUN, Harry Indefinitely Suspended on August 22, 2012, by Opinion and Order as a reciprocal action to his District of Columbia suspension for overbilling and submitting false vouchers to the District of Columbia Supreme Court for legal services rendered to indigent defendants in criminal cases. The non-lawyer was retained to re-open an estate and with Respondents consent, used his name as attorney for that estate. LONDON, Perry Allen Disbarred on July 10, 2012, for failure to provide competent and diligent representation, and for misrepresenting to his client the status of his cases. SNIFFEN, Kevin Edward Disbarred by Consent on August 15, 2012, for the unauthorized use of trust funds. 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 . 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). 200 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, March 2020. GUIDA, Joseph M. - Disbarred for forging a judges signature. For questions related to opinions issued by the Ethics Committee or other ethical concerns, contact the Ethics Hotline at one of the numbers below. McCARTHY, Robert Michael - Commission Reprimand for failing to provide competent and diligent representation as Temporary Guardian of the property of his Ward. TOUSEY, Robert R. - Disbarred by consent for misappropriation of client and other funds. His conduct was in violation of Maryland Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15 and Maryland Rules 16-606, 16-606.1 and 16-607. 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 . 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. 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). OLUJOBI (AWOJOBI), Adekunle B. 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. 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. AGATSTEIN, David - Commission reprimand for ineffective assistance of counsel in connection with his clients asylum petitions. WALTON, Charles E. - Commission Reprimand for conflict of interest when he and his co-counsel who represented a Homeowners Assn. 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). 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. BAHGAT, Mina - Disbarred by Order dated September 3, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for failure to provide competent representation, failure to act with reasonable diligence and promptness, misleading his client and failure to keep his client reasonably informed, failure to safekeep property, dishonesty, fraud, deceit and misrepresentation, and intentional misappropriation of trust funds, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.15 and 8.4 (c), Maryland Rule 16-609 and Md. 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. Bus. 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. KWARTENG, Charles Owusu - Disbarred on December 10, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for incompetent representation of his client by failure to prepare and answer Interrogatories, respond to a Motion for Sanctions and preserve clients right of appeal one of his matters; failure to communicate with client concerning legal matters; lack of diligence; failure to communicate with and keep client informed; abandonment of representation of his client by failure to pursue clients cases; conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice by failure to take action in clients cases; and knowingly fail to respond to a lawful demand for information to Bar Counsel; in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.16(d), 8.4(d) and 8.1(b). Defunct Units The Attorney Grievance Commission oversees the conduct of both Maryland attorneys and nonmembers of the Maryland Bar who engage in the practice of law in the State. Term, 2012. SIDLE, Barton J. 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. - Commission Reprimand for his representation of a Complainant in a custody case in which the Complainant was found in default, the Respondent failed to ensure his complete understanding of the primary reason for his retention and therefore prepared pleadings and discovery requests which were not calculated to serve the clients best interests. 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. 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. Lester. - Commission reprimand for attempting to obtain an unreasonable fee. The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland is dedicated to protecting the public and maintaining the integrity of the legal profession. - Reprimanded by consent for failure to appear at trials and failure to prepare his clients case for trial. Here is last information associated with person - david jaros on 2023-01-13, it consists of 36 articles 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 . FY09 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure THERIAULT, Michael J. 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). The petition concerned Respondent's conduct related to the representation of a client, Sylvia Robinson-Green, in a civil matter. 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. Pursuant to the Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act, 10-1601 et seq. Respondent took no steps to correct the erroneous accident date in the civil complaint. 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. REPORTS (MANDATED) Annual Report to Court of Appeals on Disciplinary Fund & disciplinary system due Sept. 1 (Maryland Rule 19-702). Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies Respondent violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 5.5 and 8.4(a), (c) & (d). The Attorney Grievance Commission, acting through Bar Counsel, filed a petition with this Court for disciplinary action against William Michael Monfried, respondent, alleging violations of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (hereinafter "MRPC"). LANOCHA, N. Frank - Reprimanded for a conflict of interest with his client for drafting a will leaving a substantial bequest to his own daughter. 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. And, while dismissals are less common at later stages, the Supreme Court of Maryland will dismiss cases which fail to establish an attorney's incapacity or professional misconduct. Respondent's misconduct is far more . Florida. The Maryland Court of Appeals Opinion dated February 25, 2013, cited reasons for the sanction. 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