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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Mahone

Citations: 425 Md. 343; 40 A.3d 1038; 2012 WL 987733; 2012 Md. LEXIS 152Docket: Misc. Docket AG No. 45

Court: Court of Appeals of Maryland; March 26, 2012; Maryland; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Willie James Mahone has been reprimanded for misconduct by this Court, following a joint petition from the involved parties. The reprimand is based on violations of several provisions of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, specifically Rules 1.1, 1.15(a), 1.15(d), 1.15(e), and 8.4(d). The order was issued on March 26, 2012.

Legal Issues Addressed

Court Order for Disciplinary Action

Application: The formal reprimand was issued as a disciplinary action by the Court on March 26, 2012, marking the resolution of the joint petition regarding Mahone's conduct.

Reasoning: The order was issued on March 26, 2012.

Professional Misconduct Under Maryland Rules

Application: The Court reprimanded Willie James Mahone for violating multiple provisions of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, demonstrating professional misconduct.

Reasoning: Willie James Mahone has been reprimanded for misconduct by this Court, following a joint petition from the involved parties.

Violations of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct

Application: Specific violations include breaches of Rules 1.1, 1.15(a), 1.15(d), 1.15(e), and 8.4(d), reflecting failures in competence, safekeeping property, and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.

Reasoning: The reprimand is based on violations of several provisions of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, specifically Rules 1.1, 1.15(a), 1.15(d), 1.15(e), and 8.4(d).