Matter of Lieberman

After conceding that he could not successfully defend himself against charges of misappropriating client funds, respondent consented to disbarment from the practice of law by the Court of Appeals of Maryland. Upon being notified of the outcome of the Maryland proceedings, this court suspended respondent and ordered him to show cause why identical discipline should not be imposed in this jurisdiction. Respondent, through counsel, stated that he was unable to show cause. Accordingly, the Board on Professional Responsibility recommends that this court disbar respondent.

Reciprocal discipline is…