Attorney Grievance Commission v. Boehm

Once again we shall try to make indelibly clear that, ordinarily, the sanction for misappropriation of a client’s funds by an attorney is disbarment.

Pursuant to the provisions of Maryland Rule BV 9, Bar Counsel filed a petition with us on behalf of the Attorney Grievance Commission seeking disciplinary action against Kenneth Lee Boehm, a member of the Bar of this Court since 1970. The misconduct complained of took place while Boehm was acting as attorney for the estate of William Trent Johns during the years 1972 through 1976.

In its petition, Bar Counsel alleged violations of Disciplinary…