Legal Opinion
Attorney Grievance Commission v. Pattison
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Decided February 9, 1982No. [Misc. (BV) No. 7, September Term, 1981.]PublishedCited by 50 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSmith, J.
Once again we are engaged in the very unpleasant task of disbarring an attorney. 1
Bar Counsel, acting pursuant to the provisions of Maryland Rule BV9 on behalf of the Attorney Grievance Commission, filed a petition with us seeking disciplinary action against William H. Pattison, Jr., a member of the bar of this Court since November 13, 1952. Two distinct sets of circumstances were involved, one concerning an estate and the other concerning a patent.
i The estate
Relative to the estate, Bar Counsel alleged a violation of Disciplinary Rule 1-102 (A) (1), (3), (4), (5), and (6); DR 6-101 (A) (1),…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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3Cited by50 opinions
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