Attorney Grievance Commission v. West

RAKER, Judge.

The Attorney Grievance Commission, acting through Bar Counsel, filed a petition with this Court for disciplinary action against Patti Diane Gilman West, alleging violations of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct. The Commission charged respondent with violating Rules 1.1 (Competence),1 *3971.2 (Scope of representation),2 1.3 (Diligence),3 1.4 (Communication),4 1.16 (Declining or terminating representation),5 3.2 (Expediting litigation),6 3.3 (Candor toward the tribunal),7 *3983.4(c) and (d) (Fairness to opposing party and counsel),8 8.1(b) (Bar admission and disciplinary matters),9…