Opinion ID: 2155965
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Heading: standards of proof

Text: For disciplinary action to ensue, the burden of proof is on the Commission to establish Rules violations by clear and convincing evidence. See Attorney Griev. Comm'n v. Kemp, 335 Md. 1, 9, 641 A.2d 510, 514 (1994). Furthermore, an attorney in a disciplinary proceeding need only establish factual matters supporting the attorney's defense by a preponderance of the evidence. See Attorney Griev. Comm'n v. Powell, 328 Md. 276, 288, 614 A.2d 102, 108 (1992). After a hearing held on July 13, 2000, this Court makes Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as set forth below.