Attorney Grievance Commission v. Culver

RAKER, Judge.

The Attorney Grievance Commission, petitioner, acting through Bar Counsel, filed a Petition for Disciplinary Action against Allan J. Culver, Jr., respondent, alleging violations of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct. The Commission charged respondent with violating Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.2 (Scope of representation), 1 1.3 (Diligence), 2 1.5 (Fees), 3 1.7 (Conflict of interest: General rule), 4 1.15 (Safekeeping property), 5 3.1 (Meritorious claims and contentions), 6 3.2 (Expediting litigation), 7 3.3 (Candor toward the tribunal), 8 3.4 (Fairness to…