Attorney Grievance Commission v. Marano

MURPHY, Chief Judge.

The Attorney Grievance Commission, acting through Bar Counsel, filed a petition for disciplinary action against Philip S. Maraño, alleging violations of the Disciplinary. Rules of the Code of Professional Responsibility. We referred the matter, pursuant to Maryland Rule BV9 b, to Judge Thomas Ward of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City to make findings of fact and conclusions of law. After conducting an evidentiary hearing, Judge Ward made the following findings:

“FACTS

“The Petitioner produced documentary evidence plus the testimony of Salvatore Glorioso and William Allen,…