Attorney Grievance Commission v. Stein

RAKER, Judge.

Charles F. Stein, III, respondent, drafted a will for his client providing a substantial gift to himself where the client did not have the benefit of independent counsel in relation to the gift. Respondent engaged in an impermissible conflict of interest and violated Rule 1.8(c). The only real issue before this Court is the appropriate sanction to be imposed.

The Attorney Grievance Commission, acting through Bar Counsel, filed a petition with this Court for disciplinary action against respondent alleging a violation of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct. The Commission…