Narrative Opinion Summary
The Court of Appeals of Maryland has granted the Joint Petition for Placement on Inactive Status by Consent for Neal M. Janey, Sr. as of April 28, 2014. Consequently, Janey's name will be removed from the register of attorneys, and the Clerk of the Court is instructed to notify the Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland and all Clerks of judicial tribunals in the state, in accordance with Maryland Rule 16-772(d).
Legal Issues Addressed
Inactive Status of Attorneyssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court of Appeals of Maryland approved a petition to place an attorney on inactive status by consent, which affects the attorney's ability to practice law.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals of Maryland has granted the Joint Petition for Placement on Inactive Status by Consent for Neal M. Janey, Sr. as of April 28, 2014.
Notification Requirement under Maryland Rule 16-772(d)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court mandates notification to relevant legal and judicial entities following the change in an attorney's status, ensuring compliance with procedural rules.
Reasoning: The Clerk of the Court is instructed to notify the Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland and all Clerks of judicial tribunals in the state, in accordance with Maryland Rule 16-772(d).
Removal from Register of Attorneyssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Upon granting the petition for inactive status, the attorney's name is removed from the register of attorneys, indicating the attorney is no longer authorized to practice law.
Reasoning: Consequently, Janey's name will be removed from the register of attorneys.