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Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Moore

Citations: 973 A.2d 820; 409 Md. 303Docket: Misc. Docket AG No. 51 September Term, 2008

Court: Court of Appeals of Maryland; June 15, 2009; Maryland; State Supreme Court

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.

Legal Issues Addressed

Consent to Disciplinary Action

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.

Reprimand by Consent in Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

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.