Attorney Grievance Commission v. Foltz

Richard N. Foltz, III, (“Mr. Foltz” or “Respondent”), was admitted to the Bar of this Court on June 1, 1977. On September 15, 2008, Bar Counsel, acting on behalf of the Attorney Grievance Commission, Petitioner, pursuant to Rule 16-751 (a), 1 filed a petition for disciplinary action against Mr. Foltz, charging several violations of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (“MRPC”), including MRPC 1.15 (Safekeeping Property), 2 MRPC 8.4(a), (c), and (d) (Misconduct), 3 and Rule 16-607 (Commingling of Funds). 4 The factual bases of the charges involved a defamation suit initiated by…