Attorney Grievance Commission v. Ward

The Attorney Grievance Commission, through Bar Counsel (“Petitioner”) and in conformance with Maryland Rule 16- 751 1 , filed a Petition for Disciplinary or Remedial Action against Respondent, Kenneth Stanford Ward, alleging violations of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC) 1.1 (Competence) 2 , 1.2(a), (b), and (c) (Scope of Representation) 3 , 1.3 (Diligence) 4 , 1.4(a) and (b) (Communica tion) 5 ,1.5(a) (Fees) 6 , 3.3(a)(1) (Candor Toward the Tribunal) 7 , 5.3(c) (Responsibilities Regarding Non Lawyer Assistants) 8 , 8.1(a) and (b) (Bar Admission and Disciplinary 8.1(a) and…