Attorney Grievance Commission v. Finnesey

On August 19, 1977 the respondent was charged by the Attorney Grievance Commission, acting through Bar Counsel, with designated violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility. The matter was referred to a three-judge panel of the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City pursuant to the provisions of Rule BV10.

The panel concluded, after an evidentiary hearing, that the misconduct had been proved only in part; it recommended that the respondent be suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months. The respondent filed exceptions to the panel’s determination, primarily on the ground…