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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Gill

Citations: 352 Md. 313; 721 A.2d 991; 1998 Md. LEXIS 1083Docket: Misc. Docket AG, No. 40

Court: Court of Appeals of Maryland; December 22, 1998; Maryland; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

John Michael Gill has voluntarily consented to disbarment from the practice of law in Maryland, following the stipulations set forth in Maryland Rule 16-712 d2. On December 22, 1998, the Court of Appeals of Maryland ordered his disbarment based on this consent and the recommendation of Bar Counsel. Consequently, the Clerk of the Court is directed to remove Gill's name from the register of attorneys and to 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 16-713.

Legal Issues Addressed

Court Order for Disbarment

Application: The Court of Appeals of Maryland issued an order for disbarment based on the attorney's consent and the recommendation of Bar Counsel.

Reasoning: On December 22, 1998, the Court of Appeals of Maryland ordered his disbarment based on this consent and the recommendation of Bar Counsel.

Notification and Administrative Actions Following Disbarment

Application: Following disbarment, administrative procedures include removing the attorney's name from the register of attorneys and notifying relevant parties, as stipulated by Maryland Rule 16-713.

Reasoning: Consequently, the Clerk of the Court is directed to remove Gill's name from the register of attorneys and to 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 16-713.

Voluntary Consent to Disbarment

Application: The attorney, John Michael Gill, voluntarily consented to disbarment under Maryland Rule 16-712 d2, indicating that disbarment was not contested.

Reasoning: John Michael Gill has voluntarily consented to disbarment from the practice of law in Maryland, following the stipulations set forth in Maryland Rule 16-712 d2.