Court Opinion

ID: 9727073
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-26 13:19:05.336632+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:25:33.302700
License: Public Domain

RAKER, Judge,
concurring.
I join in the opinion of the Court with the exception of footnote 4.
The Court has inappropriately exercised the role of Bar Counsel and circumvented the procedures set forth in Maryland Rules 16-701 through 16-718 relating to the attorney grievance process. While I do not defend the conduct of Petitioner’s counsel, I believe that he should have had notice of the complaint against him and the opportunity, in the appropriate forum, to defend himself. This Court should not act as Bar Counsel, hearing judge, and adjudicator.
Judge ELDRIDGE has authorized me to state that he joins in the views expressed herein.