Attorney Grievance Commission v. Powell

RAKER, Judge.

The Attorney Grievance Commission, acting through Bar Counsel, filed a petition with this Court for disciplinary action against Robert D. Powell, respondent, alleging violations of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (hereinafter “MRPC”). The Commission charged respondent with violating MRPC Rules 1.15(a) (Safekeeping Property), 1 Rule 16-607 (Commingling of Funds), 2 8.4(c) and (d) (Misconduct), 3 and 8.1(a) and (b) (Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters). 4 This Court referred the matter to Judge Paul A. McGuckian of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County to conduct an…