Attorney Grievance Commission v. Nussbaum

BATTAGLIA, Judge.

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, Jerold K. Nussbaum, on September 6, 2006. Bar Counsel alleged that Respondent violated Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (“MRPC”), 1.15 (Safekeeping Property), 2 8.1 (Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters), 3 and 8.4 (Misconduct), 4 as well as Maryland Rule 16-607 (Commingling of Funds), 5 Maryland Rule 16- 609 (Prohibited Transactions), 6 and Section 10-306 of the…