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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Brown

Citations: 445 Md. 121; 126 A.3d 1; 2015 Md. LEXIS 796Docket: Misc. Docket AG No. 35

Court: Court of Appeals of Maryland; November 19, 2015; Maryland; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Court of Appeals of Maryland has granted a petition for disciplinary action against Takisha Vera Brown, resulting in her immediate disbarment from practicing law in the state. This decision follows the consideration of the petition, responses to a show cause order from Bar Counsel and Brown, and is in accordance with Maryland Rules 16-751(a)(2) and 16-773(b). The Court has ordered the Clerk to remove Brown's name from the register of attorneys and to notify the Client Protection Fund Trustees and all judicial clerks in the state as per Rule 16-760(e).

Legal Issues Addressed

Disbarment Proceedings under Maryland Rules

Application: The Court of Appeals of Maryland applied Maryland Rules 16-751(a)(2) and 16-773(b) to disbar Takisha Vera Brown from practicing law.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeals of Maryland has granted a petition for disciplinary action against Takisha Vera Brown, resulting in her immediate disbarment from practicing law in the state.

Notification Requirements for Disbarment

Application: The court mandated the Clerk to inform the Client Protection Fund Trustees and all judicial clerks in the state following disbarment.

Reasoning: The Court has ordered the Clerk to remove Brown's name from the register of attorneys and to notify the Client Protection Fund Trustees and all judicial clerks in the state as per Rule 16-760(e).