Attorney Grievance Commission v. Thompson

Pursuant to Maryland Rule 16-709(a)1, Bar Counsel, on behalf of the Attorney Grievance Commission (Petitioner) and at the direction of the Review Board, filed with this Court a petition for disciplinary action against Gary E. Thompson, Esquire (Respondent). In the petition, Bar Counsel alleged violations only2 of Rules 8.4(b) and (c) of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC)3. This Court referred the *318matter to a judge of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County to conduct an evidentiary hearing and make findings of fact and conclusions of law in accordance with Maryland Rules…