Narrative Opinion Summary
Hans S. Goerl has consented to disbarment from the practice of law in Maryland, as per Maryland Rule 16-712 d2. The Court of Appeals of Maryland, upon reviewing the written recommendation of Bar Counsel, issued an order on January 5, 1998, disbarring Goerl. The order mandates that the Clerk of the Court remove Goerl's name from the attorney register and certify this action to the Trustees of the Clients’ Security Trust Fund and the clerks of all judicial tribunals in Maryland.
Legal Issues Addressed
Court Order to Disbar Attorneysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court of Appeals of Maryland issued an order to disbar an attorney based on the recommendation of Bar Counsel following the attorney’s consent.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals of Maryland, upon reviewing the written recommendation of Bar Counsel, issued an order on January 5, 1998, disbarring Goerl.
Disbarment under Maryland Rule 16-712 d2subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case demonstrates the application of Maryland Rule 16-712 d2, where an attorney consents to disbarment, and the court acts upon a written recommendation from Bar Counsel.
Reasoning: Hans S. Goerl has consented to disbarment from the practice of law in Maryland, as per Maryland Rule 16-712 d2.
Procedural Requirements Following Disbarmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The procedural requirements following disbarment include removing the attorney's name from the register and notifying relevant bodies, as demonstrated in this case.
Reasoning: The order mandates that the Clerk of the Court remove Goerl's name from the attorney register and certify this action to the Trustees of the Clients’ Security Trust Fund and the clerks of all judicial tribunals in Maryland.