Attorney Grievance Commission v. Garland

RAKER, Judge.

The Attorney Grievance Commission, acting through Bar Counsel, filed a petition for disciplinary action against Thomas A. Garland, Respondent, for violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct. The petition alleged that Respondent violated Rules 8.4(b) and 8.4(d). 1 Bar counsel recommends an indefinite suspension.

Pursuant to Maryland Rule BV9(b), 2 we referred the matter to Judge Clayton Greene, Jr. of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County to make findings of fact and conclusions of law. Following an evidentiary hearing, Judge Greene found that Respondent had violated Rules…