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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Sobo

Citations: 386 Md. 1; 870 A.2d 1217; 2005 Md. LEXIS 166Docket: Misc. AG No. 52

Court: Court of Appeals of Maryland; March 31, 2005; Maryland; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Mark O. Sobo is suspended from practicing law in Maryland for sixty days, starting May 2, 2005, as per the Court of Appeals of Maryland's order following a Joint Petition for Suspension by Consent. A condition for his reinstatement includes the payment of $1,207.00 to Sidney Gomez, which corresponds to a monetary sanction imposed on Gomez by the District Court of Maryland. Additionally, the Clerk of the Court is directed to remove Sobo's name from the register of attorneys effective May 2, 2005, and to notify the Trustees of the Client Protection Fund and all judicial tribunals in Maryland of this action.

Legal Issues Addressed

Administrative Duties Following Attorney Suspension

Application: The Clerk of the Court is instructed to take specific actions to formally recognize and communicate the suspension of Mark O. Sobo.

Reasoning: The Clerk of the Court is directed to remove Sobo's name from the register of attorneys effective May 2, 2005, and to notify the Trustees of the Client Protection Fund and all judicial tribunals in Maryland of this action.

Reinstatement Conditions for Suspended Attorneys

Application: A condition for Mark O. Sobo's reinstatement includes the payment of a specific monetary sanction to Sidney Gomez.

Reasoning: A condition for his reinstatement includes the payment of $1,207.00 to Sidney Gomez, which corresponds to a monetary sanction imposed on Gomez by the District Court of Maryland.

Suspension of Legal Practice

Application: The Court of Appeals of Maryland suspended Mark O. Sobo from practicing law for sixty days following a Joint Petition for Suspension by Consent.

Reasoning: Mark O. Sobo is suspended from practicing law in Maryland for sixty days, starting May 2, 2005, as per the Court of Appeals of Maryland's order following a Joint Petition for Suspension by Consent.