Attorney Grievance Commission v. Obi

Pursuant to Maryland Rule 16-751 1 of the Maryland Lawyers’ Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC), the Attorney Grievance Commission (the “Commission” or “Bar Counsel”), acting through Bar Counsel, filed a petition for disciplinary or remedial action against Uzoma C. Obi, Esquire (“Respondent”), charging him with violations arising out of his handling of his client trust account, particularly his commingling of personal funds within the account. The Commission alleged violations of MRPC 1.15 (Safekeeping Property), 2 8.1(b) (Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters), 3 8.4(d) (Misconduct), 4 and…