Attorney Grievance Commission v. De La Paz

Petitioner Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland (“AGC”), acting through Bar Counsel, filed two Petitions for Disciplinary or Remedial Action (collectively “the Petitions”) against Respondent Andrew Gregory De La Paz. In August 2009, Bar Counsel charged De La Paz with violating the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (“MRPC”) in his capacity as representative of Angelo Callaham. Specifically, Bar Counsel alleged that De La Paz violated the following rules: (1) Rule 1.1 (Competence); 1 (2) Rule 1.3 (Diligence); 2 (3) Rule 1.4 (Communication); 3 (4) Rule 1.5(a) (Fees); 4 (5) Rule 1.16(d)…