Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. - Consent to Reprimand on August 12, 2009 by Court of Appeals relating to his representation of a defendant charged with multiple sex offenses and his failure to investigate the facts supporting every potential defense of which his client advised him, his failure to contact or subpoena for trial witnesses who could have provided testimony useful to the defense, and his failure to advise his client that he had a constitutional right to testify on his own behalf, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.1, 1.3 and 1.4(a)(2). The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, CMS's own actuary, and the Congressional Budget Office, each estimate that Medicare Advantage plans are overpaid. HAMILTON, Dontrice P. - Commission Reprimand for failure to maintain an escrow account after opening her law practice, which resulted in failure to keep personal funds separate from clients or third persons funds, failure to hold clients or third persons funds in escrow and failure to keep adequate records for the receipt and disbursement of clients or third persons funds, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15 and Maryland Rules 16-606.1, 16-607 and 16-609. 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. Here is last information associated with person - david jaros on 2023-01-13, it consists of 36 articles FY09 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure PAGE, Alfred Jr. - Reprimanded by consent for failure to diligently represent his client, failure to communicate with his client and failure to keep records of monies received from his client. Law Firm Info Reviews 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. DOBSON, Matthew G. - Suspended indefinitely by consent for failing to file tax returns. Upon receipt of the proceeds, he failed to notify the creditor that he received the funds and disbursed the funds to his client. For opinions filed prior to May 1, 2015, only a reference to the decision is available. Summary of this case from Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Mooney He knowingly failed to disclose this information to Bar Counsel. Although Bar Counsel may initiate the grievance process based on information from other sources, most complaints against attorneys are filed by disgruntled clients. Maryland Independent Agencies Reinstated on May 6, 2008. FY22 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure 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. 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. 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. FY10 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure The Maryland Judiciary provides this information as a public service. Unreported opinions filed from May 1, 2015 to present are available on this page. Maryland at a Glance If changes are made to an opinion filed on or after November 1, 2019, a note will be made in the index indicating the date of the most recent correction(s) (corr.). Respondents conduct violates Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(a) and (d). OLUJOBI (AWOJOBI), Adekunle B. Maryland Independent Agencies - Disbarred for stealing money from his law firm. Annual Report, FY2021. The $95,000 loan, made years earlier, was documented by a promissory note signed as part of a 2001 Conditional Diversion Agreement and provided for the loan to be payable, without interest, 120 days after the aunts death. The Commission, through the Office of Bar Counsel, seeks to encourage and promote the ethical practice of law and the highest standards of professionalism by members of the Bar. He did not request any commission for serving as personal representative. HYATT, Jack I. 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). Date Draft Report Issued: Thursday, January 12, 2023. . RYAN, Michael W., Jr. For questions related to opinions issued by the Ethics Committee or other ethical concerns, contact the Ethics Hotline at one of the numbers below. Maryland Attorneys FY06 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure. 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. IJEABUONWU, Chike Thirty (30) day Suspension by Consent on September 7, 2012, for failure to provide competent and diligent representation, failure to adequately communicate and upon termination of the representation, failure to take steps to the extent reasonably practicable to protect his client. ROSE, Shaun H.M. - Suspended indefinitely for failing to act competently, failing to abide by his clients representation objectives, failing to act diligently, failing to keep his client reasonably informed, not depositing fees in an attorney trust account, failing to keep client funds separate from his own funds, failing to promptly return unearned fees, and failing to respond to reasonable demands for information made by Bar Counsel. WINGERTER, Rex B. The non-lawyer prepared and signed documents using Respondents name as counsel. CALLEGARY, Peter M. - Disbarred by Consent effective March 1, 2010 by the Court of Appeals for misconduct associated with his representation of a workers compensation client, including failure to communicate properly with the client, failure to safeguard and account for client funds, conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation, conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice, misuse of trust money and violations of multiple provisions at Title 16, Chapter 600 of the Maryland Rules (rules governing attorney trust accounts), and failure to cooperate with Bar Counsel in the investigation of the underlying complaint, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.4, 1.15(a) & (d), 8.1(b) and 8.4 (c) & (d) and Maryland Rules 16-606, 16-606.1 and 16-609, and Maryland Code Ann., Business Occupations and Professions Article, 10-306. PEER REVIEW PANELS CHRISTMAS, Patrick J. His conduct was in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15(a) and (b) and Maryland Rules 16-604 and 16-607. VANZEGO, Raymond J. - Disbarred by consent for failure to communicate with clients, failure to respond to Bar Counsel and neglect. He advised the court orally on May 12, 2008 that he would not be filing an opposition. All rights reserved. This is an appeal from an action for judicial review of an administrative agency decision. 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! 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. Commission Reprimand for failure to provide competent representation and to be reasonably diligent. 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. ASH, John D. - Disbarred by consent for lack of diligence in the representation of several clients, failure to return an unearned fee to one such client, providing false information to Bar Counsel and failing ti satisfy outstanding federal and state withholding tax liens recorded against him. KWARTENG, Charles O. 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. 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. After reviewing Ms. Kendrick's application, the MIA issued her a denial letter pursuant to 10-404(b) . Defunct Units The civil complaint he filed misstated the accident date by one (1) year, and the court eventually dismissed the case after defendants counsel filed three (3) separate motions to which Respondent failed to respond. - Reprimanded by consent for failure to appear at trials and failure to prepare his clients case for trial. 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. These actions violated Maryland Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 Competence, 1.2 Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer, 1.4 Communication and 8.4(d) Misconduct (constituting conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice). - Commission Reprimand for assisting a non-lawyer in the unauthorized practice of law. All rights reserved. This case involves a variation on the notorious practice of "robo-signing," which flourished during the recent foreclosure boom. Only the reported opinions of the Supreme Court of Maryland and the Appellate Court of Maryland are posted on this page. 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). 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. 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. Slip opinions are subject to change. COSTANZO, Frank M. - Disbarred on February 9, 2010 by the Court of Appeals for lack of competence, failure to carry out clients instructions, lack of diligence and failure to communicate with client; criminal act that reflects adversely on his honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer in other respects; dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation; conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice; and misappropriation of client funds, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 8.4(b), (c) & (d) and Maryland Rule 16-609 and Maryland Code Ann., Business Occupations and Professions Article, 10-306. MANCE, Robert Weston, III Indefinite Suspension on December 3, 2012, effective immediately (with the right to reapply no sooner than his unconditional readmission to the Bar of the District of Columbia) by Per Curiam Order, as a reciprocal matter relating to Respondents District of Columbia 6-month suspension for numerous ethics violations. Court of Appeals Opinion to follow when received. Unreported opinions are posted here. Maryland Judiciary HARDING, Supriya Miriam Disbarred by Consent on January 2, 2013, effective immediately, for failing to represent her clients with reasonable diligence and promptness, for failing to communicate with her clients concerning the status of their matters, for failing to maintain unearned fees in escrow and for failing to respond to requests for information by Bar Counsel. - Suspended indefinitely for engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation and neglecting a legal matter for over three years. In December, 2008 he issued a check to pay a personal obligation. VARES, Christopher K. - Indefinite Suspension by Consent on August 14, 2009 by the Court of Appeals. For more information, or to determine if an attorney has been reinstated, please contact the Attorney Grievance Commission at (410) 514-7051. Information contained on this web site is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. 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. GUBERMAN, Mark S. - Disbarred for misrepresentation to his supervising attorney and creating false documents to support the misrepresentation. Maryland Universities & Colleges Maryland Attorneys FY06 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure | Maryland Courts 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 FY06 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure 200 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, March 2020. GREENBELT A 57-year-old former attorney from Lothian was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison Tuesday for a scheme to defraud her clients of more than $840,000, U.S. Attorney Rod. HUNT, Mark Edward - Disbarred on December 4, 2012, effective immediately, Per Curiam Order. 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. 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. 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. He violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3, 1.4, 1.15(a) and (b) and 8.4(b), (c) and (d). By: Madeleine O'Neill March 30, 2022. Respondent took no steps to correct the erroneous accident date in the civil complaint. DONOVAN, William Carpenter, Jr. Disbarred by Consent on August 17, 2012, because he embezzled fees from the law firm that employed him and because he abandoned a clients bankruptcy case. - 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. The Maryland Judiciary provides this information as a public service. Generation J.D. OWEANOGE, John O. Just click on the "Request for Investigation Form and Instructions" tab at the left to be directed to the page which contains the form (you will then have to click on "Request for Investigation" in the body of the text to open a PDF version of the form). FY14 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards GEDE, James A. His conduct specifically violated MRPC Rules 4.1(a)(1) and 4.4(a). 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. 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. Deborah L. Potter, Esq., Chair (chosen by Attorney Grievance Commission) KLEINSMITH, Philip M. Reprimand by Consent on May 24, 2013, as a reciprocal action to his March 20, 2012 Arizona reprimand. KELL, Mark E. - Commission reprimand for incompetent handling of an estate matter. MIRSKY, Steven E. - Commission Reprimand for placing an earned fee in his attorney trust account, in violation of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 1.15(b) and 16-607. ROSS, David Arthur Disbarred on August 21, 2012, for diverting payments by a client for purported legal fees in other matters, without notice to or assent by the client, for creating an unreasonable and inflated bill for services to justify the diversion, for failure to provide his client with periodic invoices, for the unauthorized use of trust funds, for failure to maintain client funds in trust and for failure to maintain required trust account records. FRIEDMAN, Mark Howard Disbarred by Consent on April 19, 2013, for misappropriating escrow funds maintained by his law firm in connection with foreclosure actions. HOLMES, Stephen John - Disbarred by Consent on September 1, 2009 for misappropriation of client funds, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 8.4(c) and (d), 16-607 and 16-609, and Md. This was a reciprocal disciplinary matter arising from Respondents disbarment in the District of Columbia. He also pled guilty to violating Criminal Law, 7-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland for theft under $500. Appropriate remedial steps have been taken in the operation of the Firms Simple IRA account program. Terms of Use/Disclaimer. ATTORNEY GRIEVANCE COMMISSION OF MARYLAND v. Thomas Patrick DORE. FY21 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure Created in 1975 by Rule of the Court of Appeals, the Attorney Grievance Commission investigates complaints against lawyers practicing in Maryland and administers discipline to them (Maryland Rule 16-711). credit investigation; (4) grievance investigation; (5) study of . She was a major part of a group that sought to preserve the Belair Mansion in Bowie and also wrote about. BRISBON, Brenda C. - Indefinite suspension (March 17, 2005) continued for subsequent complaint for failure to respond to Bar Counsel. 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. Respondent violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 5.5 and 8.4(a), (c) & (d). HOAGE, Donald - Temporarily suspended (Rule 773) due to his disability suspension in D.C. HOLT, Leslie B. Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission ATTORNEY GRIEVANCE COMMISSION c/o Office of Bar Counsel 200 Harry S Truman Parkway, Suite 300, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 514-7051 web: http://mdcourts.gov/attygrievance 200 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, March 2020. Docket AG No. STEINBERG, Andrew M. - Suspended indefinitely (previous suspension continued and conditioned upon reinstatement to DC Bar) for neglect his clients case. SHARMA, Onkar Nath Commission Reprimand for knowingly disobeying a court order by failing to appear at a hearing on behalf of his client. Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies FOLTZ, Richard Nelson, III - Disbarred on November 13, 2009 by the Court of Appeals for commingling funds in his attorney trust account and engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in order to avoid his judgment creditors collection efforts, in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15, 8.4(c) and (d) and Maryland Rule 16-607. PENN, Brien Michael Disbarred on April 25, 2013, effective immediately, for engaging in conduct involving dishonesty and deceit against his employer. 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. LAWSON, Jeffrey Disbarred on August 21, 2012, by Per Curiam Opinion and Order for charging an unreasonable fee, for engaging in a conflict of interest and for engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit and/or misrepresentation. 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). - Interim suspension based upon federal criminal conviction of misprision of a felony. Respondent performed work that was of no practical use to the Complainant. FY13 Sanctions and Actions Affecting Licensure NNAKA, Godson M. Disbarred on August 21, 2012 by Per Curiam Opinion and Order, for failing to act with reasonable diligence and promptness, for failing to inform clients about the status of their cases, for knowingly failing to respond to lawful requests for information by Bar Counsel and for engaging in conduct involving misrepresentation to his clients. WEISS, Randy A. Subscribe Attorney Grievance v. Cassilly Annotate this Case Download PDF Search this Case Google Scholar Google Books Legal Blogs Google Web Bing Web Google News Google News Archive Yahoo! 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. 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). ALLEN, Sonja Lavita Commission Reprimand for failing to deposit unearned fees in trust. 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. SCOTT, Karen - Commission reprimand for lack a of competence, lack of diligence, failure to communicate with her client. KOVACIC, Kristin E. - Suspended indefinitely for lack of diligence in a divorce matter and failure to respond to Bar Counsel. 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 . DIXON, Isaiah, III - Disbarred by Consent on February 1, 2010 by the Court of Appeals for failure to act with reasonable diligence, failure to communicate with his clients, failure to safekeep clients property by commingling his personal funds with funds held in his escrow account on behalf of clients and intentional misappropriation of client funds. THOMPSON, Donald Benson, III Disbarred by Consent on February 21, 2013, for misappropriating funds belonging to the law firm that was his employer. - Disbarred for misappropriation and spousal abuse. WHITEHEAD, H. Allen - Suspended indefinitely for taking attorneys fees prior to court approval in an estate matter. Respondent did not participate in the hearing or address the Court. He also engaged in criminal acts that reflect adversely on his honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer when he admitted that he purchased and used cocaine, resulting in his arrest for possession of cocaine in violation of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3, 1.4, 1.15, 3.3, 8.1(b), 8.4(b) & (c), Maryland Rules 16-607 and 16-609, and Maryland Code Ann., Business Occupations and Professions Article, 10-306 and 10-606. RGGI says it is a market-based effort to cap and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Commission Reprimand for failing to adhere to the ERISA rules and regulations governing Simple IRA plans sponsored by the law firm, and for failing to deposit employees contributions into their IRAs for a period up to six (6) months. Divorce was granted. 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. HAAS, Richard J. 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