Attorney Grievance Commission v. Vlahos

The Attorney Grievance Commission, acting through Bar Counsel, filed a petition with this Court for disciplinary action against Stephen J. Vlahos, respondent, alleging violations of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (hereinafter “MRPC”). The Commission charged respondent with violating MRPC 8.1, 1 8.4(b) 2 and 8.4(c). 3 We referred the matter to Judge Durke G. Thompson of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County to make findings of fact and proposed conclusions of law.

Judge Thompson held an evidentiary hearing which extended over a five days. The charges were aggressively contested,…