Attorney Grievance Commission v. Babbitt

The Attorney Grievance Commission (Commission) through Bar Counsel filed a petition for disciplinary action against the respondent, Gerald David Babbitt (Babbitt), alleging a violation of the Disciplinary Rules of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Pursuant to Maryland Rule BV 9 b, this Court referred the matter to Judge Jacob S. Levin of the Seventh Judicial Circuit. On 29 February 1984, after an evidentiary hearing, the hearing judge concluded that Babbitt had violated Disciplinary Rule 1-102(A)(4). 1 The hearing judge filed a written memorandum as follows:

“FINDINGS OF FACT

“This case…