1341, 1343 and 1349. Code Ann., Business Occupations & Professions Article, 10-304 and 10-306. e-mail: mdmanual@maryland.gov, PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE LUXENBERG, Deborah Y. FY19 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure 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. They will make every effort to return your call as soon as possible if they are not immediately available. 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). 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. 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. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. 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. Annual Report, FY2019. STOFFAN, Philip M. - Disbarred by Consent on May 10, 2010 by the Court of Appeals, based upon a reciprocal disciplinary matter arising from Respondents 3-year suspension in the state of Michigan for mail fraud, in violation of Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(b) and 8.4(c). Commission Reprimand for failure to provide competent representation and to be reasonably diligent. Maryland Attorneys FY10 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards PARKER, Virgil D. - Disbarred because he defrauded his clients. - 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. 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 - Disbarred by consent for misappropriation of client funds. He failed to expedite litigation and to keep his client reasonably informed about the status of the matter. credit investigation; (4) grievance investigation; (5) study of . 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. 35, Sept. 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. LOGAN, William M. - Disbarred for abandoning representation of a client, attempting to engage in the unauthorized practice of law and failing to respond to Bar Counsel. Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. Docket AG No. RUDDY, JOSEPH CORNELIUS, JR. - Reprimand on October 6, 2009 by the Court of Appeals, for violation of Maryland Rule of Professional Conduct 1.7. Information contained on this web site is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. KATZ, Gerald Isadore Indefinite Suspension on November 19, 2012, (with the right to apply for reinstatement no sooner than his readmission to all other jurisdictions, save one, as a reciprocal action) for failing to file tax returns. Maryland Independent Agencies His conduct was in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15(a) and (b) and Maryland Rules 16-604 and 16-607. REINHARDT, Richard J. AGATSTEIN, David - Commission reprimand for ineffective assistance of counsel in connection with his clients asylum petitions. In Attorney Grievance Commission v. Brown, 353 Md. CURTIS, Charles M. - Commission Reprimand for failure to appear at his clients hearing. 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. 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. Report Fraud, Waste and Abuse to the Office of Legislative Audit Fraud Hotline. GEDE, James A. 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). 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. Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. James Andrew Markey and Charles Leonard Hancock, Misc. 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. 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. FY13 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure 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. 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. He did not request any commission for serving as personal representative. BELL, Jimmy A. 4 TYRANNY IS TYRANNY Around 1776, certain important people in the English colonies made a discovery that would proveenormously useful for the next two hundred years. In Attorney Grievance Commission v. Agnew, 271 Md. REINHARDT, Richard J. DOBSON, Matthew G. - Suspended indefinitely by consent for failing to file tax returns. Respondents conduct violates Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(a) and (d). 117-527 select provisions of the 1866 reconstruction treaties between the united states and oklahoma tribes 117th congress (2021-2022) FY14 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure WAGNER, Brenda C. - Reprimanded by consent for failing to file briefs after numerous court extensions. 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. & Prof. Code Ann., 10-306. He knowingly failed to disclose this information to Bar Counsel. HOOVER-HANKERSON, Celicia - Interim suspension by consent on reciprocal action from the District of Columbia for engaging in criminal activity. 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. 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. Andrew Avram has handled workers' compensation matters for employers and workers' compensation carriers since joining the firm in 1990. HOSTAGE, Christopher A. 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. LEE, Christopher M. - Suspended indefinitely by consent for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. Respondent took no steps to correct the erroneous accident date in the civil complaint. 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. FARBER, Mindy G. - Commission reprimand for giving misleading and inaccurate advise to a client. - Suspended indefinitely by consent for impermissible direct contact with a prospective client and conflict of interest. THOMPSON, Donald Benson, III Disbarred by Consent on February 21, 2013, for misappropriating funds belonging to the law firm that was his employer. 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. 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. To learn more about the Commission and Office of Bar Counsel and their responsibilities, browse through our web pages. Commission Reprimand for failing to safekeep his clients property, for commingling funds and for the unauthorized use of trust funds. Pursuant to the Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act, 10-1601 et seq. 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. 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"). Shirley Baltz, a longtime resident of Bowie, passed away last week at the age of 95. - Suspended indefinitely by consent for lack of diligence and failure to refund fees in bankruptcy cases. 5, September Term, 2019 ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE - SANCTIONS - INDEFINITE SUSPENSION - Court of Appeals indefinitely suspended from practice of law in Maryland two lawyers who, for approximately seven years, while working for federal government, participated in exchange of e-mails among group . PARKER, Jewell Rocheal Indefinite Suspension by Consent on May 16, 2013, for failing to timely pursue her clients matter, for failing to timely issue a refund of the unearned fee, for failing to maintain trust account records, for failing to file state and federal tax returns and for failing to respond timely to requests for information from Bar Counsel. 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 . VANZEGO, Raymond J. WEHLAND, Charles - Commission reprimand for lack of competence in an Estate matter and failing to properly supervise non-attorney staff. SCHULMAN, Robert B. . There are 8 Attorney Generals in Florida, serving a population of 20,278,447 people in an area of 53,618 square miles. 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. The Courts August 14, 2009 Order makes an Indefinite Suspension the final disposition of the case. Decided: August 20, 2013 BARBERA, C.J., HARRELL, BATTAGLIA, GREENE, ADKINS, McDONALD and *Bell, JJ. On the Record; Movers and Shakers; Women's Perspectives; Power Lists; Resources. 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. 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. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards The Maryland Judiciary provides this information as a public service. CALHOUN, Candace K. - Suspended indefinitely for failing to keep client informed concerning the amount of fees incurred and making misrepresentations to and deceiving the 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 GORDON, Jeffrey Keith - 45-day Suspension by the Court of Appeals on March 16, 2010 for violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(c) in which Respondent had his client execute the signature page of a contract the night before a Summary Judgment hearing when the original could not be located. 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. 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. - Commission reprimand for attempting to obtain an unreasonable fee. 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. Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies Respondent did not question his clients inconsistencies represented to the Circuit Court for Prince Georges County and the Superior Court for the District of Columbia or otherwise attempt to determine the accuracy of the information contained in the First Complaint. 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. 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. Respondent failed to make arrangements for the payment of interest on a debt he owed a deceased aunts estate after he became personal representative of and attorney for the estate. This is a change in name only and does not affect the precedential value of the opinions of the two courts issued before the effective date of the name change. WALKER-TURNER, John - Commission reprimand for failing to act diligently and failure to communicate appropriately with his client. Annapolis, Maryland 21401 PHONE: 410-514-7051 Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Attorney Grievance Commission and Office of Bar Counsel Filing a Complaint To File a Complaint: Read the Instructions for Attorney Complaint Form available in English and Spanish. Terms of Use/Disclaimer. This web site is presented for reference purposes under the doctrine of fair use. Virtual Appointments Visit Website (919) 863-8729 Contact Us Updated: 01/10/2023 Your Profile? 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. HYATT, Jack I. 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. Slip opinions are subject to change. - 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). ATTORNEY GRIEVANCE COMMISSION OF MARYLAND v. Thomas Patrick DORE. 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. - 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. 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. 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. HEMPHILL, William B. 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. 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. - Disbarred for stealing money from his law firm. On 2/24/04 a letter was sent on Respondents office letterhead to Complainant which appears to have been signed by Respondent asking her to complete the enclosed Answer form and return it to Respondents office for filing with the Circuit Court for Prince Georges County. FLECK, Conrad L. Commission Reprimand for failing to take reasonably necessary protective action when his client was at risk of financial harm. Upon termination of the representations, Respondent refused to refund any portion of such fees or expenses that had not been earned or incurred. - Reprimanded for failure to clearly communicate with his client. 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. Maryland Departments His conduct specifically violated MRPC Rules 4.1(a)(1) and 4.4(a). Maryland at a Glance Court opinions; Maryland Legal Jobs; Maryland Family Law Update; Law Blogs. Lydia E. Lawless, Esq., Bar Counsel (chosen by Commission with approval of Supreme Court of Maryland) & Prof. Code Ann., 10-304. Date Draft Report Issued: Thursday, January 12, 2023. . 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). they use temp services - Answered by a verified Employment Lawyer . Although Bar Counsel may initiate the grievance process based on information from other sources, most complaints against attorneys are filed by disgruntled clients. EVANS, Matthew S., Jr. - Disbarred by consent as a result of a criminal conviction of fraud. FRIEDMAN, Mark Howard Disbarred by Consent on April 19, 2013, for misappropriating escrow funds maintained by his law firm in connection with foreclosure actions. McCARTHY, Robert Michael - Commission Reprimand for failing to provide competent and diligent representation as Temporary Guardian of the property of his Ward. Unreported opinions are posted here. Appointed by Attorney Grievance Commission: Upon his clients death, he filed the Will for probate and was appointed personal representative. - Disbarred by Consent on September 2, 2009 by the Court of Appeals, effective thirty (30) days after the date of the Order. 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). The Federal Trade Commission (FTC). 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. 200 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, March 2020. STROTT, George Guild, Jr. Indefinite Suspension by Consent on August 23, 2012, effective on October 22, 2012 (with the right to apply for reinstatement no sooner than thirty (30) days after October 22, 2012) for failing to provide diligent and competent representation and for failing to honor a lien in a personal injury case. Anyone can file a complaint against a judicial officer in Michigan . Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct 1501 W. Washington Street, Suite 229 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 452-3200 Email us at cjc@courts.az.gov Her conduct violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.4, 8.1(a) and 8.4(a), (c) & (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. OLUJOBI (AWOJOBI), Adekunle B. 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. 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. 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