Attorney Grievance Commission v. Fezell

RAKER, Judge.

The Attorney Grievance Commission, through Bar Counsel, charged Howard J. Fezell, Respondent, with violations of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, Competence; 1 1.3, Diligence; 2 1.4, Communication; 3 3.2, Expediting Litigation; 4 and 8.1(b), Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters. 5 Pursuant to Maryland Rule 16-709(b), we referred the charges to Judge John H. Tisdale of the Circuit Court for Frederick County to conduct a hearing and make findings of fact and proposed conclusions of law.

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Pursuant to an order of this Court, Judge Tisdale held an evidentiary hearing on…