Disciplinary Proceedings

Attorney Misconduct 1. the attorney-respondent. Neither a warning nor a conditional diversion agreement constitutes discipline by this Court. iii) Regardless of an attorney-respondent’s consent, the Court may impose one or more of the following conditions on an attorney-respondent in lieu of, or in addition to, either disciplinary sanctions, a warning, or a conditional diversion agreement: (1) demonstration through the report of a health care professional or other proper evidence that the attorney- respondent is mentally and physically competent to resume the practice of law; (2) engagement of an attorney who is satisfactory to the Disciplinary and Admissions Committee to monitor an attorney-respondent’s legal practice; (3) proof that former clients have been reimbursed for any part of fees paid in advance for legal services not completed; (4) satisfaction of any judgment providing reimbursement for any claim that arose out of the attorney-respondent’s practice of law; (5) restitution to any client of any sum found to be due to the client; (6) limitations on the nature or extent of the attorney-respondent’s future practice of law in this Court; (7) payment of costs assessed by the Court; (8) issuance of an apology; or (9) participation in a program tailored to individual circumstances that provides the attorney-respondent with law office management assistance, lawyer assistance, treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, psychological counseling, or specified courses in legal ethics, professional responsibility, or continuing education. For good cause shown, the Court may impose additional reasonable conditions not explicitly provided for in this paragraph. iv) The Court retains the authority to require an attorney-respondent to perform conditions, even if the attorney-respondent has not been formally disciplined, if it appears that the conditions would benefit the attorney-respondent’s practice and possibly prevent foreseeable acts that may warrant discipline. v) Any conditions this Court imposes on an attorney-respondent shall not constitute reportable disciplinary sanctions unless ordered by the Court or accompanied by a sanction of disbarment, suspension, or public reprimand. i) Expedited Disciplinary or Remedial Action i) Upon receipt of information that an active member of the Bar is engaging in professional misconduct and poses an immediate threat of causing (1) death or substantial bodily harm to another; (2) substantial injury to the financial interest or property of another; or (3) substantial harm to the administration of justice, including a failure to respond to disciplinary investigation-related inquiries or court orders, the Disciplinary and Admissions Committee may recommend the Court immediately suspend the attorney-respondent pending a disciplinary investigation under L.R. 705.1. ii) If the Court accepts the Disciplinary and Admissions Committee’s recommendation, then the Court shall issue an order (1) immediately suspending the attorney-respondent’s membership in the Bar pending an investigation under L.R. 705.1 and (2) giving the U.S. District Court of Maryland Local Rules (December 1, 2025) 77