Narrative Opinion Summary
John Butler Patton is disbarred from practicing law in Maryland, effective December 5, 1988, following his consent to disbarment and the recommendation of Bar Counsel. The Court of Appeals of Maryland ordered that Patton's name be removed from the register of attorneys and that this decision be certified to the Trustees of the Client’s Security Trust Fund and to all clerks of judicial tribunals in the state, in accordance with Maryland Rules BV12 d 2 and BV13.
Legal Issues Addressed
Disbarment Procedure under Maryland Lawsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The procedure for disbarment includes consent to disbarment by the attorney and a recommendation by Bar Counsel, followed by the court's order for disbarment.
Reasoning: John Butler Patton is disbarred from practicing law in Maryland, effective December 5, 1988, following his consent to disbarment and the recommendation of Bar Counsel.
Notification and Certification of Disbarmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court mandates that disbarment decisions be communicated to relevant parties, including the Client’s Security Trust Fund and clerks of judicial tribunals, as per specific Maryland Rules.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals of Maryland ordered that Patton's name be removed from the register of attorneys and that this decision be certified to the Trustees of the Client’s Security Trust Fund and to all clerks of judicial tribunals in the state, in accordance with Maryland Rules BV12 d 2 and BV13.