Attorney Grievance v. Kalarestaghi

Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Ali Mansouri Kalarestaghi, AG No. 48, September Term, 2021. Opinion by Hotten, J. ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE – SANCTIONS – SUSPENSION Respondent, Ali Mansouri Kalarestaghi, violated Maryland Attorneys’ Rules of Professional Conduct 19-301.4(a)(1) and (b) (Communication) (1.4), 19-301.7 (Conflict of Interest – General Rule) (1.7), 19-301.8(a) (Conflict of Interest; Current Clients; Specific Rules) (1.8), 19-301.9(a) (Duties to Former Clients) (1.9), 19-301.16(a)(1) (Declining or Terminating Representation) (1.16), and 19-308.4(a) and (d) (Misconduct) (8.4).…