Attorney Grievance Commission v. Mazelis

The Attorney Grievance Commission, acting through Bar Counsel, filed a petition for disciplinary action against Morris Mazelis, alleging violations of the disciplinary rules of the Code of Professional Responsibility. We referred the matter, pursuant to Maryland Rule BY9 b, to Judge Arrie W. Davis of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, to make findings of fact and conclusions of law. After conducting an evidentiary hearing, Judge Davis filed findings and conclusions as follows:

“The Respondent was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Maryland by this Court June 12, 1952. In 1983,…