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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Kline

Citations: 401 Md. 493; 932 A.2d 1185; 2007 Md. LEXIS 640Docket: Misc. Docket AG, No. 22

Court: Court of Appeals of Maryland; September 25, 2007; Maryland; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Robert L. Kline, III is disbarred from practicing law in Maryland, effective September 25, 2007, following a Joint Petition for Disbarment by Consent. The Court of Appeals of Maryland has ordered the Clerk to remove Kline's name from the attorney register and to certify this disbarment to the Trustees of the Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland and the Clerks of all judicial tribunals in the state, in accordance with Maryland Rule 16-772.

Legal Issues Addressed

Administrative Procedure for Disbarment

Application: The order of disbarment includes administrative actions such as the removal of the attorney's name from the register and notification to relevant bodies, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeals of Maryland has ordered the Clerk to remove Kline's name from the attorney register and to certify this disbarment to the Trustees of the Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland and the Clerks of all judicial tribunals in the state, in accordance with Maryland Rule 16-772.

Disbarment by Consent under Maryland Rule 16-772

Application: The Court of Appeals of Maryland effectuates disbarment through a joint petition by consent, illustrating the process of voluntary disbarment under Maryland Rule 16-772.

Reasoning: Robert L. Kline, III is disbarred from practicing law in Maryland, effective September 25, 2007, following a Joint Petition for Disbarment by Consent.