Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Harrington

CATHELL, Judge.

The Attorney Grievance Commission (“Commission”), petitioner, by Bar Counsel, filed in this Court a petition seeking disciplinary action against Richard D. Harrington, respondent. The petition alleged multiple violations of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC). Pursuant to Maryland Rule 16-709, we referred the matter to the Honorable D. William Simpson of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, for a hearing and to make findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Respondent was served in person with a Petition for Disciplinary Action that required a response within…