Attorney Grievance Commission v. Truette

MURPHY, Chief Judge.

The Attorney Grievance Commission, acting through Bar Counsel, filed a petition for disciplinary action against Whiteman Samuel Truette III, alleging numerous violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility. We referred the matter, pursuant to Maryland Rule BV9, to Judge James M. Rea of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County to make findings of fact and conclusions of law. After conducting an evidentiary hearing, Judge Rea filed detailed findings as follows:

“The Court finds, as a matter of fact, that Mr. Truette is a member of the Maryland Bar and that he was…