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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Zimmer

Citations: 408 Md. 486; 970 A.2d 891; 2009 Md. LEXIS 56Docket: Misc. Docket AG No. 36

Court: Court of Appeals of Maryland; May 5, 2009; Maryland; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

David Howard Zimmer is disbarred from practicing law in Maryland as a result of a Joint Petition for Disbarment by Consent filed under Maryland Rule 16-772. The Court of Appeals of Maryland issued the order on May 5, 2009. The Clerk of the Court is instructed to remove Zimmer's name from the register of attorneys and to certify this disbarment to the Trustees of the Client Protection Fund and the clerks of all judicial tribunals in Maryland.

Legal Issues Addressed

Administrative Duties Following Disbarment

Application: Following the disbarment order, the Clerk of the Court is required to update the register of attorneys and notify relevant parties, illustrating the procedural steps taken after a disbarment is issued.

Reasoning: The Clerk of the Court is instructed to remove Zimmer's name from the register of attorneys and to certify this disbarment to the Trustees of the Client Protection Fund and the clerks of all judicial tribunals in Maryland.

Court's Authority to Disbar

Application: The Court of Appeals of Maryland exercised its authority to disbar an attorney, underscoring its role in maintaining the integrity of the legal profession.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeals of Maryland issued the order on May 5, 2009.

Disbarment by Consent under Maryland Rule 16-772

Application: The attorney, David Howard Zimmer, was disbarred following a Joint Petition for Disbarment by Consent, demonstrating the application of Maryland Rule 16-772 which allows for disbarment through consent of the parties involved.

Reasoning: David Howard Zimmer is disbarred from practicing law in Maryland as a result of a Joint Petition for Disbarment by Consent filed under Maryland Rule 16-772.