Marianne J. Lee, Executive Counsel & Director, BAR COUNSEL This is an appeal from an action for judicial review of an administrative agency decision. Court opinions; Maryland Legal Jobs; Maryland Family Law Update; Law Blogs. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards January 2023 Contacts NOVELLI, Allison Elizabeth Disbarred by Consent on October 9, 2012, for embezzling funds that were entrusted to her from her title company. 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. He also failed to obtain the informed consent of his client before discussing and disclosing confidential information in a meeting with his client and her sons family. 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. - Suspended indefinitely by consent for impermissible direct contact with a prospective client and conflict of interest. Code Ann., Business Occupations and Professions, 10-306. CHERRY-MAHOI, Ada E. - Disbarred for misappropriation of client funds. PARKER, Virgil D. - Disbarred because he defrauded his clients. Maryland Municipalities 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. WITHERSPOON, Gordon H. - Commission reprimand for engaging in the practice of law while inactive and improper use of Orphans Court letterhead. PEER REVIEW PANELS, Maryland Judiciary 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). 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. - Disbarred by Consent on September 2, 2009 by the Court of Appeals, effective thirty (30) days after the date of the Order. Maryland at a Glance, Search the Manual 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. 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. 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. - Commission reprimand for failure to respond to Bar Counsel. Over the years, Respondent never charged or collected any fee for legal services provided to his client. 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 . 200 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, March 2020. All rights reserved. - Suspended indefinitely for engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation and neglecting a legal matter for over three years. Appointed by Attorney Grievance Commission: 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. All rights reserved. Occ. PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE After reviewing Ms. Kendrick's application, the MIA issued her a denial letter pursuant to 10-404(b) . PENN, Brien Michael Disbarred on April 25, 2013, effective immediately, for engaging in conduct involving dishonesty and deceit against his employer. Bus. GORDON, Lowell J. Report of Candidate Qualifications 2022. The Maryland Judiciary provides this information as a public service. TOUSEY, Robert R. - Disbarred by consent for misappropriation of client and other funds. CHAVERS, Clayborne E., Sr. Commission Reprimand for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law on several occasions by entering his appearance in Maryland courts where he was not admitted to practice law. 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. Code Ann., Business Occupations & Professions Article, 10-304 and 10-306. There are 8 Attorney Generals in Florida, serving a population of 20,278,447 people in an area of 53,618 square miles. 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). FY18 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure - Disbarred by consent for failure to communicate with clients, failure to respond to Bar Counsel and neglect. 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 Upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period, the incumbent may be promoted to the full performance level of this position (Procurement Assistant II) Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP ONE BRYANT PARK NEW YORK, NY 10036 FY20 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure Maryland Municipalities Maryland Independent Agencies Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. His conduct violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.3 and 8.4(c) and (d). 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. MARSALEK, Stephen F. - Suspended for 30 days by consent for failing to communicate, conflict of interest and failure to properly supervise non-lawyer employees. 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 LEE, Norman J., III - Reprimanded for failure to communicate and lack of diligence. Respondent violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 5.5 and 8.4(a), (c) & (d). 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. 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. TYNES, Erika A. Anyone can file a complaint against a judicial officer in Michigan . Judicial Merit Selection Commission. SNIFFEN, Kevin Edward Disbarred by Consent on August 15, 2012, for the unauthorized use of trust funds. 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)], and 8.4(a) and (c). 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). On the Record; Movers and Shakers; Women's Perspectives; Power Lists; Resources. 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. 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. 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. DOBSON, Matthew G. - Suspended indefinitely by consent for failing to file tax returns. REINHARDT, Richard J. Docket AG No. He has never repaid complainants client for the money he owes him, in spite of promises to do so. 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