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. Seltzer

Citations: 422 Md. 349; 29 A.3d 998; 2011 Md. LEXIS 632Docket: Misc. Docket AG No. 55

Court: Court of Appeals of Maryland; October 7, 2011; Maryland; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Aaron Gregory Seltzer is disbarred from practicing law in Maryland, effective immediately, as ordered by the Court of Appeals of Maryland on October 7, 2011. The court mandates that the Clerk remove Seltzer's name from the attorney register and notify the Trustees of the Client Protection Fund as well as the clerks of all judicial tribunals in the state. Additionally, Seltzer is required to pay all costs incurred during the proceedings, including transcript costs, with a judgment entered in favor of the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland for this amount.

Legal Issues Addressed

Clerk's Duty to Update Attorney Register

Application: The Clerk of the Court is instructed to remove Seltzer's name from the official attorney register following his disbarment.

Reasoning: The court mandates that the Clerk remove Seltzer's name from the attorney register and notify the Trustees of the Client Protection Fund as well as the clerks of all judicial tribunals in the state.

Disbarment of Attorney

Application: The Court of Appeals of Maryland ordered the disbarment of Aaron Gregory Seltzer, prohibiting him from practicing law in Maryland, effective immediately.

Reasoning: Aaron Gregory Seltzer is disbarred from practicing law in Maryland, effective immediately, as ordered by the Court of Appeals of Maryland on October 7, 2011.

Notification of Disbarment

Application: The Clerk must notify relevant parties, including the Trustees of the Client Protection Fund and clerks of all judicial tribunals in Maryland, about Seltzer's disbarment.

Reasoning: The court mandates that the Clerk remove Seltzer's name from the attorney register and notify the Trustees of the Client Protection Fund as well as the clerks of all judicial tribunals in the state.

Responsibility for Legal Costs

Application: Seltzer is held financially responsible for all costs incurred during the proceedings, including transcript costs, with a judgment favoring the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland.

Reasoning: Additionally, Seltzer is required to pay all costs incurred during the proceedings, including transcript costs, with a judgment entered in favor of the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland for this amount.