Attorney Grievance Commission v. Brugh

WILNER, Judge.

The Attorney Grievance Commission (AGC) filed a petition against respondent, Mark Patrick Brugh, alleging, in three separate cases, the violations of several rules of professional conduct. In accordance with Maryland Rule 16-709(b), we referred the petition to Judge Fred A. Thayer, recalled from retirement, to conduct a hearing and to make findings of fact and proposed conclusions of law. After a hearing held on October 7, 1998, at which respondent was represented by counsel, Judge Thayer prepared and filed his findings and conclusions.

The complaint common to all three cases is…