Opinion ID: 2282650
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: the maryland disciplinary proceedings

Text: Respondent signed an affidavit Consent To Disbarment on June 28, 1990, at a time when he was under investigation by the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland. In the affidavit, respondent admits that the investigation involved the misappropriation of client trust funds in the amount of thirty-four thousand one hundred thirty dollars ($34,130.00) and that this misconduct would constitute violations of several Maryland disciplinary rule sections. [1] Respondent stated that he submitted his consent to disbarment freely and voluntarily. He also stated that the basis for his consent was ... because I know that if charges were predicated on the matters now under investigation by Bar Counsel, or if the proceedings were prosecuted, I could not successfully defend myself. On July 2, 1990, Respondent's Consent To Disbarment was filed in the Court of Appeals of Maryland with a Recommendation of Bar Counsel that the consent be accepted. The Court of Appeals of Maryland disbarred Respondent by consent from the further practice of law in the State of Maryland. [2] Under the rules of the Court of Appeals of Maryland, there is no specified period of time before the Respondent can apply for readmission to the bar, however, the practice of the court is not to allow readmission for at least five years. [3]