Narrative Opinion Summary
Ronald Howard Cooper is indefinitely suspended from practicing law in Maryland, effective February 6, 2021. This decision follows a Joint Petition for Indefinite Suspension by Consent from the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland and Cooper. The suspension arises from violations of Rules 8.4(a), (b), (c), and (d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Cooper may petition for reinstatement after 30 days. The Court's order mandates the removal of Cooper's name from the register of attorneys and notification to the Trustees of the Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland, as well as all Clerks of judicial tribunals in the state. The document is authenticated under the Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act.
Legal Issues Addressed
Administrative Actions Following Attorney Suspensionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court's order includes administrative actions such as removal from the attorney register and notifying relevant legal bodies.
Reasoning: The Court's order mandates the removal of Cooper's name from the register of attorneys and notification to the Trustees of the Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland, as well as all Clerks of judicial tribunals in the state.
Consent-Based Disciplinary Actionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The suspension follows a joint petition by the Attorney Grievance Commission and Cooper, indicating a consent-based disciplinary resolution.
Reasoning: This decision follows a Joint Petition for Indefinite Suspension by Consent from the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland and Cooper.
Eligibility for Reinstatement of Suspended Attorneysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Cooper may seek reinstatement to the practice of law after a specified period following the suspension.
Reasoning: Cooper may petition for reinstatement after 30 days.
Indefinite Suspension of Attorneysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Ronald Howard Cooper is indefinitely suspended from practicing law in Maryland due to violations of professional conduct rules.
Reasoning: Ronald Howard Cooper is indefinitely suspended from practicing law in Maryland, effective February 6, 2021.
Violation of Rules of Professional Conductsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Cooper's suspension is based on violations of specific provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Reasoning: The suspension arises from violations of Rules 8.4(a), (b), (c), and (d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.