Narrative Opinion Summary
Kenneth Wendell Ravenell is temporarily suspended from the practice of law in Maryland, effective September 6, 2022, following the Court of Appeals' order dated July 7, 2022. This action results from a Petition for Disciplinary or Remedial Action filed by the Attorney Grievance Commission, which included a request for immediate suspension due to a notification of conviction. The court reviewed Ravenell’s response to the Order to Show Cause and his response to the Petitioner's notification. The Court's order directs the Clerk to remove Ravenell's name from the register of attorneys and to notify the Client Protection Fund and all judicial clerks in Maryland. The decision was made with a majority concurrence from the court, while Judges Watts, Booth, and Biran did not participate in the consideration of the matter. The document is certified as authentic under the Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act.
Legal Issues Addressed
Authority of Attorney Grievance Commissionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Attorney Grievance Commission filed a Petition for Disciplinary or Remedial Action, which included a request for the immediate suspension of Ravenell based on a conviction notification.
Reasoning: This action results from a Petition for Disciplinary or Remedial Action filed by the Attorney Grievance Commission, which included a request for immediate suspension due to a notification of conviction.
Certification of Judicial Documentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The document pertaining to Ravenell's suspension is certified as authentic under the Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act.
Reasoning: The document is certified as authentic under the Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act.
Clerk's Duties Following Attorney Suspensionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Following the suspension order, the Clerk is instructed to remove Ravenell's name from the register of attorneys and notify relevant entities including the Client Protection Fund and judicial clerks.
Reasoning: The Court's order directs the Clerk to remove Ravenell's name from the register of attorneys and to notify the Client Protection Fund and all judicial clerks in Maryland.
Judicial Process in Attorney Suspensionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court of Appeals reviewed Ravenell's response to the Order to Show Cause and the Petitioner's notification before deciding on the suspension.
Reasoning: The court reviewed Ravenell’s response to the Order to Show Cause and his response to the Petitioner’s notification.
Non-Participation of Judgessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Judges Watts, Booth, and Biran did not participate in the consideration of the matter concerning Ravenell's suspension.
Reasoning: The decision was made with a majority concurrence from the court, while Judges Watts, Booth, and Biran did not participate in the consideration of the matter.
Temporary Suspension of Attorney Licensesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Kenneth Wendell Ravenell is subjected to a temporary suspension from practicing law in Maryland due to a disciplinary proceeding initiated by the Attorney Grievance Commission following a notification of conviction.
Reasoning: Kenneth Wendell Ravenell is temporarily suspended from the practice of law in Maryland, effective September 6, 2022, following the Court of Appeals' order dated July 7, 2022.