Attorney Grievance Commission v. Velasquez

SMITH, Judge.

This tragedy is rooted in the abuse of alcohol but not abuse by the respondent. It involves misguided efforts to keep a law practice and a lawyer’s personal affairs afloat financially. Unfortunately, the means used violated a Maryland statute and certain of the Disciplinary Rules.

Acting pursuant to the provisions of Maryland Rule BV9 on behalf of the Attorney Grievance Commission, Bar Counsel filed a petition with us seeking disciplinary action against Ray Velasquez, a member of the Bar of this Court since June 7, 1963. The petition asserted that Velasquez violated Disciplinary…