Attorney Grievance Commission v. McLaughlin

The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland (“AGC”), acting through Bar Counsel, filed a Petition for Disciplinary or Remedial Action (“Petition”) against Respondent Louisa Content McLaughlin. Bar Counsel charged McLaughlin with violating the Maryland Lawyers’ Rules of Professional Conduct (“MLRPC”) 1 during her representation of Doris Leedom.

The AGC investigated after Paula McCabe, Ms. Leedom’s daughter and power of attorney, filed a complaint. Bar Counsel alleged that McLaughlin violated the following: (1) Rule 1.3 (Diligence); 2 (2) Rule 1.4(a) and (b) (Communication); 3 (3) Rule 1.5(a)…