Attorney Grievance Commission v. Gallagher

Opinion by

CATHELL, J.

Bar Counsel, on behalf of the Attorney Grievance Commission, petitioner, and at the direction of the Review Board, filed a petition with this Court seeking disciplinary action against Edward Patrick Gallagher, respondent, 1 pursuant to Md. Rule 16-709. 2 The petition, which is based on the complaint of Mr. Phillip A. Lobo, alleges that respondent violated several Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC), 3 two provisions of the Business Occupations and Professions Article of the Maryland Code, 4 and several sections of Title 16 of the Maryland Rules. 5

On November 5,…