Attorney Grievance Commission v. Maignan

In a Petition for Disciplinary or Remedial Action, Bar Counsel, acting for the Attorney Grievance Commission, charged respondent, Peter Maignan, with violating a number of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC) in the course of his representation of two clients — Hattie Lipscomb and the Magruders. The complaint regarding Ms. Lipscomb was based on Maignan’s alleged mishandling of $4,000 derived from the settlement of an action against her former landlord; the Magruder complaint involved allegations of a failure to provide a written retainer agreement and overcharging.

In accordance…