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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Adams

Citations: 333 Md. 322; 635 A.2d 394; 1994 Md. LEXIS 200Docket: Misc. Docket (Subtitle BV) No. 19

Court: Court of Appeals of Maryland; January 11, 1994; Maryland; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Mark Joseph Adams is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law effective January 14, 1994, following his consent during oral arguments on January 7, 1994. Prior to any potential reinstatement, Adams must pay the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland $1,514.50, plus interest at a rate of 10%. A judgment is entered in favor of the Attorney Grievance Commission for this amount. Additionally, the Clerk of the Court is directed to notify all Courts in Maryland and the Trustees of the Client Security Trust Fund regarding Adams' suspension.

Legal Issues Addressed

Indefinite Suspension from Legal Practice

Application: Mark Joseph Adams is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law as a result of the proceedings and his consent during oral arguments.

Reasoning: Mark Joseph Adams is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law effective January 14, 1994, following his consent during oral arguments on January 7, 1994.

Judgment for Attorney Grievance Commission

Application: A legal judgment has been entered in favor of the Attorney Grievance Commission for the specified financial amount.

Reasoning: A judgment is entered in favor of the Attorney Grievance Commission for this amount.

Notification of Suspension to Relevant Parties

Application: The Clerk of the Court is tasked with notifying all Maryland Courts and the Trustees of the Client Security Trust Fund about Adams' suspension.

Reasoning: Additionally, the Clerk of the Court is directed to notify all Courts in Maryland and the Trustees of the Client Security Trust Fund regarding Adams' suspension.

Reinstatement Conditions

Application: Before Adams can be considered for reinstatement, he must fulfill financial obligations to the Attorney Grievance Commission.

Reasoning: Prior to any potential reinstatement, Adams must pay the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland $1,514.50, plus interest at a rate of 10%.