Attorney Grievance Commission v. Whitehead

The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland (“Petitioner”), acting through Bar Counsel and pursuant to Maryland Rule 16-751(a),1 filed a petition for disciplinary or remedial action against Respondent, H. Allen Whitehead on December 12, 2006. Bar Counsel alleged that Respondent violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (“MRPC”) 1. 15, governing the safekeeping of property,2 MRPC 8.4(a), *245(b), (c) and (d), governing attorney misconduct,3 Maryland Rule 16-609, prohibiting certain transactions,4 and Sections *24610-306 and 10-307 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article, Maryland…