Bar Ass'n v. Cockrell

This is a disciplinary proceeding which was instituted in this Court under Maryland Rule BV3 by the Bar Association of Baltimore City, petitioner, against Paul J. Cockrell, a member of the Bar of Maryland, respondent.

The petition alleges that Cockrell engaged in “professional misconduct or conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.” This misconduct purportedly resulted from the respondent’s representation of Alfred Mason in his claim against Frank J. Gach for personal injury and property damage which was the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on January 24, 1970.…