Attorney Grievance Commission v. Awuah

BELL, Chief Judge.

The Attorney Grievance Commission (the “Commission”), by Bar Counsel, filed, in this Court, a petition seeking disciplinary action against Frank A.K. Awuah, the respondent. The petition alleged multiple violations of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct. Specifically, the respondent was charged with violating Rules 1.5 1 .15 2 ; 4.1 3 ; and 8.4. 4 In addition, the Commission charged violations relating to the respondent’s management of his attorney trust account, namely, of Maryland Code (1996) § 10-302 5 and § 10-306 6 of the Business Occupations and Professions…