Attorney Grievance Commission v. Lawson

BATTAGLIA, Judge.

The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland (“Petitioner”), acting through Bar Counsel and pursuant to Maryland Rule 16-751(a), 1 filed a petition for disciplinary or remedial action against Respondent, Jeffrey Lawson on June 7, 2006. Bar Counsel alleged that Respondent violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (“MRPC”), 1.3 (Diligence), 2 1.4 (Communication), 3 1.5 (Fees), 4 1.15 (Safekeeping Property), 5 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 6 and 8.4 (Misconduct), 7 as well as Maryland Rule 16-603 (Duty to Maintain Account), 8 Maryland Rule 16-604 (Trust…