You are viewing a free summary from Descrybe.ai. For citation checking, legal issue analysis, and other advanced tools, explore our Legal Research Toolkit — not free, but close.

Attorney Grievance Commission v. Goerl

Citations: 348 Md. 335; 703 A.2d 1267; 1998 Md. LEXIS 148Docket: Misc. AG No. 69

Court: Court of Appeals of Maryland; January 5, 1998; Maryland; State Supreme Court

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 Attorney

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 d2

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 Disbarment

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.