Attorney Grievance Commission v. Lebowitz

The Attorney Grievance Commission, acting through Bar Counsel, filed a Petition for Disciplinary Action against Donald S. Lebowitz, alleging violations of the Disciplinary Rules of the Code of Professional Responsibility. The matter was referred, pursuant to Maryland Rule BV9 b, to Judge Basil A. Thomas of the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City to make findings of fact and conclusions of law. After conducting a hearing, Judge Thomas filed detailed findings and conclusions as follows:

"On October 6,1980, the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland ('the Commission’), through Bar Counsel filed a…