Attorney Grievance Commission v. Webster

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, Arthur D. Webster, on January 31, 2007. Bar Counsel alleged that Respondent violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (“MRPC”), 1.1 (Competence), 2 1.3 (Diligence), 3 1.4 (Communication), 4 1.5(b) (Fees), 5 1.15(a) (Safekeeping Property), 6 1.16(d) (Declining or Terminating Representation) 7 and 8.4(a), (c) and (d) (Misconduct). 8 The charges involved Respondent’s represen tation of…