Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Jeter

BELL, Chief Judge.

The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland (the “Commission”), the petitioner, by Bar Counsel, acting pursuant to Maryland Rule 16-709, filed a Petition for Disciplinary Action against Michael A. Jeter, the respondent, alleging that he engaged in misconduct by violating certain of the Maryland Lawyers’ Rules of Professional Conduct. The charges arose out of the respondent’s representation of Benita Brown in connection with her personal injury claim arising out of an automobile accident and involved, inter alia, the fee the respondent charged, the respondent’s failure to…