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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Dong Hoon Chung

Citations: 326 Md. 106; 603 A.2d 492; 1992 Md. LEXIS 215Docket: Misc. (Subtitle BV) No. 4

Court: Court of Appeals of Maryland; March 17, 1992; Maryland; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Dong Hoon Chung has consented to disbarment as per Maryland Rule BV12 d 2. Following the written recommendation of Bar Counsel, the Court of Appeals of Maryland has ordered his disbarment effective March 17, 1992. The order mandates that the Clerk of the Court remove Chung's name from the attorney register and notify the Trustees of the Clients’ Security Trust Fund, as well as the clerks of all judicial tribunals in the state, in accordance with Maryland Rule BV13.

Legal Issues Addressed

Consent to Disbarment under Maryland Rule BV12 d 2

Application: The respondent, Dong Hoon Chung, agreed to disbarment following the procedural guidelines outlined in the Maryland rules, indicating a voluntary relinquishment of his license to practice law.

Reasoning: Dong Hoon Chung has consented to disbarment as per Maryland Rule BV12 d 2.

Implementation of Disbarment Order

Application: The Court of Appeals of Maryland has enforced the disbarment order by instructing administrative actions to reflect the disbarment on official records and notify relevant parties.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeals of Maryland has ordered his disbarment effective March 17, 1992. The order mandates that the Clerk of the Court remove Chung's name from the attorney register and notify the Trustees of the Clients’ Security Trust Fund, as well as the clerks of all judicial tribunals in the state, in accordance with Maryland Rule BV13.