Narrative Opinion Summary
The Court of Appeals of Maryland granted a Joint Petition for Reprimand by Consent involving the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland and Richard W. Moore, Jr. The order, dated June 15, 2009, formally reprimanded Moore, following an agreement between the parties. The reprimand acknowledges the consent of the Respondent to the disciplinary action.
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Application: The attorney, Richard W. Moore, Jr., consented to the reprimand, demonstrating his agreement to the disciplinary measures proposed by the Attorney Grievance Commission.
Reasoning: The reprimand acknowledges the consent of the Respondent to the disciplinary action.
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Application: The legal principle of reprimanding an attorney by consent is applied, indicating an agreement between the Attorney Grievance Commission and the attorney involved for disciplinary action without further litigation.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals of Maryland granted a Joint Petition for Reprimand by Consent involving the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland and Richard W. Moore, Jr.